Deer Lakes HS vs Poff El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.6 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
Poff El Sch
Gibsonia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students
| Measure | Deer Lakes HS Cheswick, Pennsylvania | Poff El Sch Gibsonia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #118 of 618 | #44 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #1534 of 16,910 | #547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 581 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| city | Cheswick | Gibsonia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poff El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 78.3).
- •Poff El Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Poff El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Poff El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 34.8%).
- •Deer Lakes HS does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.1).
- •Deer Lakes HS is the larger school with 581 students compared with 282.
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 Poff El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Poff El Sch ranks higher (91.2 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 Poff El Sch?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Cheswick and Gibsonia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Lakes HS: 581. Poff El Sch: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Lakes HS and Poff El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Deer Lakes HS is 118th of 618 and Poff El Sch is 44th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).