Frontenac Sr. High School vs Pittsburg High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kansas, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontenac Sr. High School
Frontenac · Public high · Grades 9–12
298 students
Pittsburg High
Pittsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students
| Measure | Frontenac Sr. High School Frontenac, Kansas | Pittsburg High Pittsburg, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 296 | #246 of 296 |
| National rank | #11810 of 16,910 | #14264 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 298 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Frontenac | Pittsburg |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontenac Sr. High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 25.6).
- •Frontenac Sr. High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Pittsburg High does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Frontenac Sr. High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 64.9%).
- •Frontenac Sr. High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •Pittsburg High is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 298.
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 Frontenac Sr. High School better than Pittsburg High?
On the Success Index (US), Frontenac Sr. High School ranks higher (36.6 vs 25.6 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 Frontenac Sr. High School and Pittsburg High?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Frontenac and Pittsburg in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontenac Sr. High School: 298. Pittsburg High: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontenac Sr. High School and Pittsburg High rank in Kansas?
Frontenac Sr. High School is 133rd of 296 and Pittsburg High is 246th of 296 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).