Highlands Early Childhood Center vs Highlands MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 886 m 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 MS
Natrona Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
575 students
| Measure | Highlands Early Childhood Center Brackenridge, Pennsylvania | Highlands MS Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1523 of 1,627 | #391 of 521 |
| National rank | #46967 of 50,301 | #9510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 205 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101% | 103.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Brackenridge | Natrona Heights |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 16.3).
- •Highlands Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101% vs 103.7%).
- •Highlands MS does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.8).
- •Highlands MS is the larger school with 575 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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands MS ranks higher (41.4 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 MS?
About 886 m in a straight line, between Brackenridge and Natrona Heights in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Early Childhood Center: 205. Highlands MS: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Early Childhood Center and Highlands MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Highlands Early Childhood Center is 1523rd of 1,627 and Highlands MS is 391st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).