Highlands SHS vs Waynesburg Central JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 88 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
Waynesburg Central JSHS
Waynesburg · Public high · Grades 7–12
661 students
| Measure | Highlands SHS Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania | Waynesburg Central JSHS Waynesburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #396 of 618 | #187 of 618 |
| National rank | #7291 of 16,910 | #2524 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 665 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.9% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Natrona Heights | Waynesburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waynesburg Central JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 54.1).
- •Waynesburg Central JSHS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Waynesburg Central JSHS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Waynesburg Central JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 106.9%).
- •Waynesburg Central JSHS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.5).
- •Highlands SHS is the larger school with 665 students compared with 661.
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 Waynesburg Central JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Waynesburg Central JSHS ranks higher (73.3 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 Waynesburg Central JSHS?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Natrona Heights and Waynesburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands SHS: 665. Waynesburg Central JSHS: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands SHS and Waynesburg Central JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Highlands SHS is 396th of 618 and Waynesburg Central JSHS is 187th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).