For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 674 students in the neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights, PA.
The top-ranked public middle school in West Natrona is Highlands Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights, PA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Broadview Boulevard
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-0600
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-0600
Gr: 5-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights, PA include Highlands Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights?
the neighborhood of West Natrona, Natrona Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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