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Burrell High School vs. Franklin Regional Sr. High School

Should you attend Burrell High School or Franklin Regional Sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Burrell High School
1021 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Franklin Regional Sr. High School
3200 School Rd
Murrysville, PA 15668
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Burrell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Franklin Regional Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 570 students in grades 9-12, Burrell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,106 students in grades 9-12, Franklin Regional Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
570 students
1,106 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Burrell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Franklin Regional Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Burrell High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Franklin Regional Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
80 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Burrell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Franklin Regional Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Burrell High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Burrell School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Regional Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Franklin Regional School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#923 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#408 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Burrell High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Franklin Regional Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in PA)
50-54%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burrell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Burrell School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Regional Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Regional School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burrell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Burrell School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Regional Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Regional School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 1% in PA)(20-21 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Franklin Regional Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Franklin Regional School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)
98%
(Top 1% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Burrell High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Burrell School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Franklin Regional Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Franklin Regional School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Burrell High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Franklin Regional Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
141
270
Grade 10 Students
151
290
Grade 11 Students
144
263
Grade 12 Students
134
283

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Burrell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Burrell School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Franklin Regional Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Franklin Regional School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Burrell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Burrell School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Franklin Regional Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Franklin Regional School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Burrell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Burrell School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Franklin Regional Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Franklin Regional School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Burrell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Burrell School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Franklin Regional Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Franklin Regional School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Burrell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Burrell School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Franklin Regional Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Franklin Regional School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Burrell High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Burrell School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Franklin Regional Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Franklin Regional School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Burrell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Burrell School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Franklin Regional Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Franklin Regional School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Burrell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Burrell School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Franklin Regional Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Franklin Regional School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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