Highland El Sch vs Quaker Valley HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 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
Quaker Valley HS
Leetsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
550 students
| Measure | Highland El Sch Ambridge, Pennsylvania | Quaker Valley HS Leetsdale, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1360 of 1,627 | #20 of 618 |
| National rank | #41206 of 50,301 | #312 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 284 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 107.4% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 82% |
| city | Ambridge | Leetsdale |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quaker Valley HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 25.8).
- •Quaker Valley HS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 17%).
- •Quaker Valley HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 42%).
- •Quaker Valley HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 107.4%).
- •Quaker Valley HS does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.4).
- •Quaker Valley HS is the larger school with 550 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 Quaker Valley HS?
On the Success Index (US), Quaker Valley HS ranks higher (88.9 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 Quaker Valley HS?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Ambridge and Leetsdale in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland El Sch: 284. Quaker Valley HS: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland El Sch and Quaker Valley HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Highland El Sch is 1360th of 1,627 and Quaker Valley HS is 20th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).