Highland El Sch vs Hopewell JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland El Sch
Ambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Hopewell JHS
Aliquippa · Public middle · Grades 5–8
657 students
| Measure | Highland El Sch Ambridge, Pennsylvania | Hopewell JHS Aliquippa, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1360 of 1,627 | #248 of 521 |
| National rank | #41206 of 50,301 | #5135 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 284 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.4% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 39% |
| city | Ambridge | Aliquippa |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hopewell JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 25.8).
- •Hopewell JHS does better on math proficiency (39% vs 17%).
- •Hopewell JHS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Hopewell JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 107.4%).
- •Highland El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.0).
- •Hopewell JHS is the larger school with 657 students compared with 284.
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 Highland El Sch better than Hopewell JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Hopewell JHS ranks higher (61.5 vs 25.8 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 Highland El Sch and Hopewell JHS?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Ambridge and Aliquippa in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland El Sch: 284. Hopewell JHS: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland El Sch and Hopewell JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Highland El Sch is 1360th of 1,627 and Hopewell JHS is 248th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).