Fort Cherry JSHS vs South Fayette HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Cherry JSHS
Mc Donald · Public high · Grades 7–12
457 students
South Fayette HS
McDonald · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,143 students
| Measure | Fort Cherry JSHS Mc Donald, Pennsylvania | South Fayette HS McDonald, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #352 of 618 | #23 of 618 |
| National rank | #6205 of 16,910 | #321 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 457 | 1,143 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 1,143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 89% |
| city | Mc Donald | McDonald |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Fayette HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 58.4).
- •South Fayette HS does better on math proficiency (89% vs 35%).
- •South Fayette HS does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 70%).
- •South Fayette HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 50.5%).
- •Fort Cherry JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.8).
- •South Fayette HS is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 457.
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 Fort Cherry JSHS better than South Fayette HS?
On the Success Index (US), South Fayette HS ranks higher (88.8 vs 58.4 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 Fort Cherry JSHS and South Fayette HS?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Mc Donald and McDonald in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Cherry JSHS: 457. South Fayette HS: 1,143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Cherry JSHS and South Fayette HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fort Cherry JSHS is 352nd of 618 and South Fayette HS is 23rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).