Deer Lakes HS vs Dorseyville MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Lakes HS
Cheswick · Public high · Grades 9–12
581 students
Dorseyville MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
981 students
| Measure | Deer Lakes HS Cheswick, Pennsylvania | Dorseyville MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #118 of 618 | #25 of 521 |
| National rank | #1534 of 16,910 | #533 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 581 | 981 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 981 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| city | Cheswick | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorseyville MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 78.3).
- •Deer Lakes HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Dorseyville MS does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Dorseyville MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 34.8%).
- •Dorseyville MS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.8).
- •Dorseyville MS is the larger school with 981 students compared with 581.
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 Deer Lakes HS better than Dorseyville MS?
On the Success Index (US), Dorseyville MS ranks higher (87.2 vs 78.3 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 Deer Lakes HS and Dorseyville MS?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Cheswick and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Lakes HS: 581. Dorseyville MS: 981. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Lakes HS and Dorseyville MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Deer Lakes HS is 118th of 618 and Dorseyville MS is 25th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).