New Brighton Area HS vs Rochester High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Brighton Area HS
New Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
382 students
Rochester High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
222 students
| Measure | New Brighton Area HS New Brighton, Pennsylvania | Rochester High School Rochester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 618 | #521 of 618 |
| National rank | #6822 of 16,910 | #12747 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 382 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 102.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 24.5% |
| city | New Brighton | Rochester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Brighton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 32.6).
- •New Brighton Area HS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •New Brighton Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54.5%).
- •New Brighton Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 102.3%).
- •New Brighton Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.3).
- •New Brighton Area HS is the larger school with 382 students compared with 222.
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 New Brighton Area HS better than Rochester High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Brighton Area HS ranks higher (55.9 vs 32.6 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 New Brighton Area HS and Rochester High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between New Brighton and Rochester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Brighton Area HS: 382. Rochester High School: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Brighton Area HS and Rochester High School rank in Pennsylvania?
New Brighton Area HS is 377th of 618 and Rochester High School is 521st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).