Boyce MS vs Fort Couch MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boyce MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 5–6
624 students
Fort Couch MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 7–8
647 students
| Measure | Boyce MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Fort Couch MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #4 of 521 | #12 of 521 |
| National rank | #108 of 15,369 | #282 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 624 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 71% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boyce MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.2 vs 90.1).
- •Boyce MS does better on math proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •Boyce MS does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 88%).
- •Fort Couch MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 12.3%).
- •Boyce MS does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Fort Couch MS is the larger school with 647 students compared with 624.
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 Boyce MS better than Fort Couch MS?
On the Success Index (US), Boyce MS ranks higher (93.2 vs 90.1 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 Boyce MS and Fort Couch MS?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boyce MS: 624. Fort Couch MS: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boyce MS and Fort Couch MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Boyce MS is 4th of 521 and Fort Couch MS is 12th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).