Highland El Sch vs Hopewell SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.3 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 SHS
Aliquippa · Public high · Grades 9–12
614 students
| Measure | Highland El Sch Ambridge, Pennsylvania | Hopewell SHS Aliquippa, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1360 of 1,627 | #240 of 618 |
| National rank | #41206 of 50,301 | #3607 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 284 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.4% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 62% |
| city | Ambridge | Aliquippa |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hopewell SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 25.8).
- •Hopewell SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Hopewell SHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Hopewell SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 107.4%).
- •Highland El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.6).
- •Hopewell SHS is the larger school with 614 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 SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Hopewell SHS ranks higher (68.8 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 SHS?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Ambridge and Aliquippa in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland El Sch: 284. Hopewell SHS: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland El Sch and Hopewell SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Highland El Sch is 1360th of 1,627 and Hopewell SHS is 240th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).