Central Bucks HS-West vs Pittsburgh Allderdice HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 405 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Bucks HS-West
Doylestown · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,391 students
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,386 students
| Measure | Central Bucks HS-West Doylestown, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Allderdice HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 618 | #390 of 618 |
| National rank | #518 of 16,910 | #7109 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,391 | 1,386 |
| Enrollment | 1,391 | 1,386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 63% |
| city | Doylestown | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Bucks HS-West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 54.8).
- •Central Bucks HS-West does better on math proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Central Bucks HS-West does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 70%).
- •Central Bucks HS-West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 93.4%).
- •Central Bucks HS-West does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.9).
- •Central Bucks HS-West is the larger school with 1,391 students compared with 1,386.
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 Central Bucks HS-West better than Pittsburgh Allderdice HS?
On the Success Index (US), Central Bucks HS-West ranks higher (86.3 vs 54.8 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 Central Bucks HS-West and Pittsburgh Allderdice HS?
About 405 km in a straight line, between Doylestown and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Bucks HS-West: 1,391. Pittsburgh Allderdice HS: 1,386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Bucks HS-West and Pittsburgh Allderdice HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Bucks HS-West is 46th of 618 and Pittsburgh Allderdice HS is 390th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).