Avonworth El Sch vs Highcliff El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avonworth El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
478 students
Highcliff El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students
| Measure | Avonworth El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Highcliff El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #205 of 1,627 | #174 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2700 of 50,301 | #2256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 478 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 69% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highcliff El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 84.4).
- •Highcliff El Sch does better on math proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Avonworth El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 31.6%).
- •Highcliff El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.7).
- •Highcliff El Sch is the larger school with 519 students compared with 478.
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 Avonworth El Sch better than Highcliff El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Highcliff El Sch ranks higher (85.4 vs 84.4 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 Avonworth El Sch and Highcliff El Sch?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avonworth El Sch: 478. Highcliff El Sch: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avonworth El Sch and Highcliff El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Avonworth El Sch is 205th of 1,627 and Highcliff El Sch is 174th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).