Carson MS vs McKnight El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 577 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students
McKnight El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
875 students
| Measure | Carson MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | McKnight El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #34 of 521 | #200 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #679 of 15,369 | #2622 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 652 | 875 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 73% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 84.6).
- •McKnight El Sch does better on math proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •McKnight El Sch does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Carson MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 15.1%).
- •Carson MS does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.6).
- •McKnight El Sch is the larger school with 875 students compared with 652.
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 Carson MS better than McKnight El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Carson MS ranks higher (85.6 vs 84.6 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 Carson MS and McKnight El Sch?
About 577 m in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson MS: 652. McKnight El Sch: 875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson MS and McKnight El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Carson MS is 34th of 521 and McKnight El Sch is 200th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).