Elizabeth Forward MS vs Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Forward MS
Elizabeth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
538 students
Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
316 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Forward MS Elizabeth, Pennsylvania | Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 521 | #1169 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3892 of 15,369 | #32449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 538 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Elizabeth | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Forward MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 39.3).
- •Elizabeth Forward MS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Elizabeth Forward MS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Elizabeth Forward MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 94.9%).
- •Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.8).
- •Elizabeth Forward MS is the larger school with 538 students compared with 316.
- •Elizabeth Forward MS is a public school while Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Elizabeth Forward MS better than Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Forward MS ranks higher (67.5 vs 39.3 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 Elizabeth Forward MS and Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Forward MS: 538. Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Forward MS and Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Elizabeth Forward MS is 185th of 521 and Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS is 1169th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).