David Leech El Sch vs Kiski Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Leech El Sch
Leechburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
Kiski Area HS
Vandergrift · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students
| Measure | David Leech El Sch Leechburg, Pennsylvania | Kiski Area HS Vandergrift, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #545 of 1,627 | #283 of 618 |
| National rank | #10934 of 50,301 | #4704 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 287 | 1,075 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 1,075 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Leechburg | Vandergrift |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Leech El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 64.3).
- •Kiski Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Kiski Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •David Leech El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 49.7%).
- •David Leech El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 21.5).
- •Kiski Area HS is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 287.
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 David Leech El Sch better than Kiski Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), David Leech El Sch ranks higher (70.5 vs 64.3 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 David Leech El Sch and Kiski Area HS?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Leechburg and Vandergrift in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Leech El Sch: 287. Kiski Area HS: 1,075. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Leech El Sch and Kiski Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
David Leech El Sch is 545th of 1,627 and Kiski Area HS is 283rd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).