Clairton MS/HS vs South Allegheny HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 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 HS
McKeesport · Public high · Grades 9–12
464 students
| Measure | Clairton MS/HS Clairton, Pennsylvania | South Allegheny HS McKeesport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #563 of 618 | #582 of 618 |
| National rank | #15038 of 16,910 | #15711 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 407 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.4% | 101.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 13% | – |
| city | Clairton | McKeesport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clairton MS/HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 17.4).
- •South Allegheny HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.7% vs 103.4%).
- •Clairton MS/HS does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.5).
- •South Allegheny HS is the larger school with 464 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 HS?
On the Success Index (US), Clairton MS/HS ranks higher (21.4 vs 17.4 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 HS?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Clairton and McKeesport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clairton MS/HS: 407. South Allegheny HS: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clairton MS/HS and South Allegheny HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Clairton MS/HS is 563rd of 618 and South Allegheny HS is 582nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).