Founders Hall Middle Sch vs McKeesport Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 312 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Founders Hall Middle Sch
McKeesport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
McKeesport Area SHS
McKeesport · Public high · Grades 9–12
966 students
| Measure | Founders Hall Middle Sch McKeesport, Pennsylvania | McKeesport Area SHS McKeesport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 521 | #540 of 618 |
| National rank | #12836 of 15,369 | #13864 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 642 | 966 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 108.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 28% |
| city | McKeesport | McKeesport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKeesport Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 25.1).
- •McKeesport Area SHS does better on math proficiency (28% vs 13%).
- •McKeesport Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Founders Hall Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.1% vs 108.8%).
- •Founders Hall Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 17.3).
- •McKeesport Area SHS is the larger school with 966 students compared with 642.
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 Founders Hall Middle Sch better than McKeesport Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), McKeesport Area SHS ranks higher (27.5 vs 25.1 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 Founders Hall Middle Sch and McKeesport Area SHS?
About 312 m in a straight line, between McKeesport and McKeesport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Hall Middle Sch: 642. McKeesport Area SHS: 966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Hall Middle Sch and McKeesport Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Founders Hall Middle Sch is 468th of 521 and McKeesport Area SHS is 540th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).