Fort Couch MS vs Hoover El Sch
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.
Fort Couch MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 7–8
647 students
Hoover El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
| Measure | Fort Couch MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Hoover El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 521 | #99 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #282 of 15,369 | #1303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 647 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.3% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Couch MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 88.0).
- •Hoover El Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Hoover El Sch does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 88%).
- •Fort Couch MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 18.6%).
- •Fort Couch MS does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.0).
- •Fort Couch MS is the larger school with 647 students compared with 285.
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 Couch MS better than Hoover El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Couch MS ranks higher (90.1 vs 88.0 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 Couch MS and Hoover El Sch?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Couch MS: 647. Hoover El Sch: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Couch MS and Hoover El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fort Couch MS is 12th of 521 and Hoover El Sch is 99th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).