Carnegie El Sch vs Jefferson MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnegie El Sch
Carnegie · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
Jefferson MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students
| Measure | Carnegie El Sch Carnegie, Pennsylvania | Jefferson MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #983 of 1,627 | #5 of 521 |
| National rank | #24180 of 50,301 | #119 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 408 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 75% |
| city | Carnegie | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 51.4).
- •Jefferson MS does better on math proficiency (75% vs 48%).
- •Jefferson MS does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 59%).
- •Jefferson MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 98.3%).
- •Carnegie El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.5).
- •Jefferson MS is the larger school with 621 students compared with 408.
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 Carnegie El Sch better than Jefferson MS?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson MS ranks higher (93.1 vs 51.4 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 Carnegie El Sch and Jefferson MS?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Carnegie and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carnegie El Sch: 408. Jefferson MS: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carnegie El Sch and Jefferson MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Carnegie El Sch is 983rd of 1,627 and Jefferson MS is 5th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).