Clairton MS/HS vs South Allegheny El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clairton MS/HS
Clairton · Public high · Grades 6–12
407 students
South Allegheny El Sch
Port Vue · Public elementary · Grades K–5
635 students
| Measure | Clairton MS/HS Clairton, Pennsylvania | South Allegheny El Sch Port Vue, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #563 of 618 | #1099 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15038 of 16,910 | #29486 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 407 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.4% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 37% |
| city | Clairton | Port Vue |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Allegheny El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 21.4).
- •South Allegheny El Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 13%).
- •South Allegheny El Sch does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •South Allegheny El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 103.4%).
- •Clairton MS/HS does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.1).
- •South Allegheny El Sch is the larger school with 635 students compared with 407.
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 Clairton MS/HS better than South Allegheny El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), South Allegheny El Sch ranks higher (43.7 vs 21.4 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 Clairton MS/HS and South Allegheny El Sch?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Clairton and Port Vue in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clairton MS/HS: 407. South Allegheny El Sch: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clairton MS/HS and South Allegheny El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Clairton MS/HS is 563rd of 618 and South Allegheny El Sch is 1099th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).