Chartiers Valley MS vs Jefferson MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chartiers Valley MS
Bridgeville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
Jefferson MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
621 students
| Measure | Chartiers Valley MS Bridgeville, Pennsylvania | Jefferson MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #231 of 521 | #5 of 521 |
| National rank | #4837 of 15,369 | #119 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 751 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 75% |
| city | Bridgeville | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 62.9).
- •Jefferson MS does better on math proficiency (75% vs 34%).
- •Jefferson MS does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 70%).
- •Jefferson MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 43.5%).
- •Jefferson MS does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.7).
- •Chartiers Valley MS is the larger school with 751 students compared with 621.
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 Chartiers Valley MS better than Jefferson MS?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson MS ranks higher (93.1 vs 62.9 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 Chartiers Valley MS and Jefferson MS?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Bridgeville and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chartiers Valley MS: 751. Jefferson MS: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chartiers Valley MS and Jefferson MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Chartiers Valley MS is 231st of 521 and Jefferson MS is 5th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).