Avonworth MS vs Highcliff El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avonworth MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students
Highcliff El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students
| Measure | Avonworth MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Highcliff El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #134 of 521 | #174 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2805 of 15,369 | #2256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 446 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.5% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 69% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highcliff El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 72.6).
- •Highcliff El Sch does better on math proficiency (69% vs 51%).
- •Highcliff El Sch does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 76%).
- •Avonworth MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 31.6%).
- •Highcliff El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 21.2).
- •Highcliff El Sch is the larger school with 519 students compared with 446.
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 MS better than Highcliff El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Highcliff El Sch ranks higher (85.4 vs 72.6 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 Avonworth MS and Highcliff El Sch?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avonworth MS: 446. Highcliff El Sch: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avonworth MS and Highcliff El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Avonworth MS is 134th of 521 and Highcliff El Sch is 174th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).