Deer Lakes HS vs Hartwood El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.7 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
Hartwood El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Deer Lakes HS Cheswick, Pennsylvania | Hartwood El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #118 of 618 | #51 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1534 of 16,910 | #638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 581 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| city | Cheswick | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartwood El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.7 vs 78.3).
- •Hartwood El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Hartwood El Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Hartwood El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 34.8%).
- •Hartwood El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.8).
- •Deer Lakes HS is the larger school with 581 students compared with 386.
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 Hartwood El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hartwood El Sch ranks higher (90.7 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 Hartwood El Sch?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Cheswick and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Lakes HS: 581. Hartwood El Sch: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Lakes HS and Hartwood El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Deer Lakes HS is 118th of 618 and Hartwood El Sch is 51st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).