Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch vs Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch
Murrysville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
789 students
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–8
789 students
| Measure | Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch Murrysville, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #349 of 1,627 | #878 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5841 of 50,301 | #20855 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 789 | 789 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 789 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Murrysville | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 56.2).
- •Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 93.9%).
- •Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.3).
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 Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch better than Pittsburgh Colfax K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch ranks higher (78.5 vs 56.2 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 Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch and Pittsburgh Colfax K-8?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Murrysville and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch: 789. Pittsburgh Colfax K-8: 789. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch and Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch is 349th of 1,627 and Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 is 878th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).