Baldwin SHS vs Pleasant Hills MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baldwin SHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,657 students
Pleasant Hills MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | Baldwin SHS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pleasant Hills MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #250 of 618 | #105 of 521 |
| National rank | #3745 of 16,910 | #2147 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,657 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 1,657 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 55% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Hills MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 68.2).
- •Baldwin SHS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Pleasant Hills MS does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 78%).
- •Pleasant Hills MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 60.4%).
- •Baldwin SHS does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.9).
- •Baldwin SHS is the larger school with 1,657 students compared with 813.
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 Baldwin SHS better than Pleasant Hills MS?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Hills MS ranks higher (76.2 vs 68.2 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 Baldwin SHS and Pleasant Hills MS?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baldwin SHS: 1,657. Pleasant Hills MS: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baldwin SHS and Pleasant Hills MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Baldwin SHS is 250th of 618 and Pleasant Hills MS is 105th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).