Fort Cherry JSHS vs South Fayette MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.9 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 MS
McDonald · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
| Measure | Fort Cherry JSHS Mc Donald, Pennsylvania | South Fayette MS McDonald, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #352 of 618 | #23 of 521 |
| National rank | #6205 of 16,910 | #467 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 73% |
| city | Mc Donald | McDonald |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Fayette MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 58.4).
- •South Fayette MS does better on math proficiency (73% vs 35%).
- •South Fayette MS does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 70%).
- •South Fayette MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 50.5%).
- •Fort Cherry JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.1).
- •South Fayette MS is the larger school with 859 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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), South Fayette MS ranks higher (88.0 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 MS?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Mc Donald and McDonald in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Cherry JSHS: 457. South Fayette MS: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Cherry JSHS and South Fayette MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fort Cherry JSHS is 352nd of 618 and South Fayette MS is 23rd of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).