Highlands El Sch vs Highlands MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands El Sch
Tarentum · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
559 students
Highlands MS
Natrona Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
575 students
| Measure | Highlands El Sch Tarentum, Pennsylvania | Highlands MS Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1156 of 1,627 | #391 of 521 |
| National rank | #31457 of 50,301 | #9510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 559 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.7% | 103.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| city | Tarentum | Natrona Heights |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.7 vs 41.4).
- •Highlands El Sch does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Highlands El Sch does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 54%).
- •Highlands MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (103.7% vs 104.7%).
- •Highlands MS does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.0).
- •Highlands MS is the larger school with 575 students compared with 559.
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 El Sch better than Highlands MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highlands El Sch and Highlands MS?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Tarentum and Natrona Heights in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands El Sch: 559. Highlands MS: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands El Sch and Highlands MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Highlands El Sch is 1156th of 1,627 and Highlands MS is 391st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).