Chartiers Valley MS vs South Fayette MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.0 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
South Fayette MS
McDonald · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
| Measure | Chartiers Valley MS Bridgeville, Pennsylvania | South Fayette MS McDonald, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #231 of 521 | #23 of 521 |
| National rank | #4837 of 15,369 | #467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 751 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 751 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 73% |
| city | Bridgeville | McDonald |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Fayette MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 62.9).
- •South Fayette MS does better on math proficiency (73% vs 34%).
- •South Fayette MS does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 70%).
- •South Fayette MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 43.5%).
- •Chartiers Valley MS does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
- •South Fayette MS is the larger school with 859 students compared with 751.
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 South Fayette MS?
On the Success Index (US), South Fayette MS ranks higher (88.0 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 South Fayette MS?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Bridgeville and McDonald in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chartiers Valley MS: 751. South Fayette MS: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chartiers Valley MS and South Fayette MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Chartiers Valley MS is 231st of 521 and South Fayette MS is 23rd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).