Freeport Area SHS vs Highlands SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freeport Area SHS
Freeport · Public high · Grades 9–12
512 students
Highlands SHS
Natrona Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
665 students
| Measure | Freeport Area SHS Freeport, Pennsylvania | Highlands SHS Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 618 | #396 of 618 |
| National rank | #529 of 16,910 | #7291 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 512 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 106.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| city | Freeport | Natrona Heights |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freeport Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 54.1).
- •Freeport Area SHS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Freeport Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Freeport Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 106.9%).
- •Freeport Area SHS does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.5).
- •Highlands SHS is the larger school with 665 students compared with 512.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Freeport Area SHS better than Highlands SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Freeport Area SHS ranks higher (86.2 vs 54.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Freeport Area SHS and Highlands SHS?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Freeport and Natrona Heights in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freeport Area SHS: 512. Highlands SHS: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freeport Area SHS and Highlands SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Freeport Area SHS is 47th of 618 and Highlands SHS is 396th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).