Highlands Early Childhood Center vs Highlands El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Early Childhood Center
Brackenridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
205 students
Highlands El Sch
Tarentum · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
559 students
| Measure | Highlands Early Childhood Center Brackenridge, Pennsylvania | Highlands El Sch Tarentum, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1523 of 1,627 | #1156 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #46967 of 50,301 | #31457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 205 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101% | 104.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Brackenridge | Tarentum |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 16.3).
- •Highlands Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101% vs 104.7%).
- •Highlands El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.8).
- •Highlands El Sch is the larger school with 559 students compared with 205.
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 Highlands Early Childhood Center better than Highlands El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands El Sch ranks higher (40.7 vs 16.3 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 Highlands Early Childhood Center and Highlands El Sch?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Brackenridge and Tarentum in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Early Childhood Center: 205. Highlands El Sch: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Early Childhood Center and Highlands El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Highlands Early Childhood Center is 1523rd of 1,627 and Highlands El Sch is 1156th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).