Highlands El Sch vs Highlands SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 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 SHS
Natrona Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
665 students
| Measure | Highlands El Sch Tarentum, Pennsylvania | Highlands SHS Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1156 of 1,627 | #396 of 618 |
| National rank | #31457 of 50,301 | #7291 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 559 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.7% | 106.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 62% |
| city | Tarentum | Natrona Heights |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 40.7).
- •Highlands SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Highlands SHS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Highlands El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (104.7% vs 106.9%).
- •Highlands El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.5).
- •Highlands SHS is the larger school with 665 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 SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands SHS ranks higher (54.1 vs 40.7 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 El Sch and Highlands SHS?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Tarentum and Natrona Heights in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands El Sch: 559. Highlands SHS: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands El Sch and Highlands SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Highlands El Sch is 1156th of 1,627 and Highlands SHS is 396th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).