Belle Vernon Area MS vs Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Vernon Area MS
Belle Vernon · Public middle · Grades 7–8
386 students
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
387 students
| Measure | Belle Vernon Area MS Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #384 of 521 | #467 of 521 |
| National rank | #9096 of 15,369 | #12777 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 386 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 13% |
| city | Belle Vernon | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Vernon Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 25.4).
- •Belle Vernon Area MS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •Belle Vernon Area MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 89.9%).
- •Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.1).
- •Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is the larger school with 387 students compared with 386.
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 Belle Vernon Area MS better than Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Vernon Area MS ranks higher (43.3 vs 25.4 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 Belle Vernon Area MS and Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Belle Vernon and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Vernon Area MS: 386. Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Vernon Area MS and Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Belle Vernon Area MS is 384th of 521 and Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is 467th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).