Dickson Prep STEAM Academy vs Pittsburgh Allderdice HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy
Swissvale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,386 students
| Measure | Dickson Prep STEAM Academy Swissvale, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Allderdice HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 521 | #390 of 618 |
| National rank | #8888 of 15,369 | #7109 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 579 | 1,386 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 1,386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | Swissvale | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburgh Allderdice HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 44.2).
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 93.4%).
- •Dickson Prep STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.9).
- •Pittsburgh Allderdice HS is the larger school with 1,386 students compared with 579.
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 Dickson Prep STEAM Academy better than Pittsburgh Allderdice HS?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburgh Allderdice HS ranks higher (54.8 vs 44.2 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 Dickson Prep STEAM Academy and Pittsburgh Allderdice HS?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Swissvale and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy: 579. Pittsburgh Allderdice HS: 1,386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickson Prep STEAM Academy and Pittsburgh Allderdice HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy is 375th of 521 and Pittsburgh Allderdice HS is 390th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).