Founders Hall Middle Sch vs Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.6 km 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
Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
316 students
| Measure | Founders Hall Middle Sch McKeesport, Pennsylvania | Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 521 | #1169 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #12836 of 15,369 | #32449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 642 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 27% |
| city | McKeesport | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 25.1).
- •Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS does better on math proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 99.1%).
- •Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.2).
- •Founders Hall Middle Sch is the larger school with 642 students compared with 316.
- •Founders Hall Middle Sch 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 Founders Hall Middle Sch better than Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS?
On the Success Index (US), Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS ranks higher (39.3 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 Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between McKeesport and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Hall Middle Sch: 642. Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Hall Middle Sch and Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Founders Hall Middle Sch is 468th 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).