Highlands SHS vs Troy Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 278 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands SHS
Natrona Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
665 students
Troy Area JSHS
Troy · Public high · Grades 7–12
660 students
| Measure | Highlands SHS Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania | Troy Area JSHS Troy, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 618 | #301 of 618 |
| National rank | #7291 of 16,910 | #5269 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 665 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.9% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 5.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 44% |
| city | Natrona Heights | Troy |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Troy Area JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 54.1).
- •Highlands SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Highlands SHS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Troy Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 106.9%).
- •Troy Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (5.6 vs 14.5).
- •Highlands SHS is the larger school with 665 students compared with 660.
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 SHS better than Troy Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Troy Area JSHS ranks higher (62.1 vs 54.1 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 SHS and Troy Area JSHS?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Natrona Heights and Troy in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands SHS: 665. Troy Area JSHS: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands SHS and Troy Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Highlands SHS is 396th of 618 and Troy Area JSHS is 301st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).