Avalon El Sch vs Highcliff El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avalon El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–6
252 students
Highcliff El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students
| Measure | Avalon El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Highcliff El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1052 of 1,627 | #174 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #27446 of 50,301 | #2256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 252 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 104.4% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 69% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highcliff El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 46.6).
- •Highcliff El Sch does better on math proficiency (69% vs 37%).
- •Highcliff El Sch does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Highcliff El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 104.4%).
- •Avalon El Sch does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.8).
- •Highcliff El Sch is the larger school with 519 students compared with 252.
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 Avalon El Sch better than Highcliff El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Highcliff El Sch ranks higher (85.4 vs 46.6 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 Avalon El Sch and Highcliff El Sch?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avalon El Sch: 252. Highcliff El Sch: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avalon El Sch and Highcliff El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Avalon El Sch is 1052nd of 1,627 and Highcliff El Sch is 174th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).