Fred L Aiken El Sch vs Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred L Aiken El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
238 students
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
387 students
| Measure | Fred L Aiken El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 1,627 | #467 of 521 |
| National rank | #3384 of 50,301 | #12777 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 238 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 13% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred L Aiken El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 25.4).
- •Fred L Aiken El Sch does better on math proficiency (72% vs 13%).
- •Fred L Aiken El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Fred L Aiken El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 83.7%).
- •Fred L Aiken El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.3).
- •Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is the larger school with 387 students compared with 238.
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 Fred L Aiken El Sch better than Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
On the Success Index (US), Fred L Aiken El Sch ranks higher (83.0 vs 25.4 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 Fred L Aiken El Sch and Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred L Aiken El Sch: 238. Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred L Aiken El Sch and Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Fred L Aiken El Sch is 241st of 1,627 and Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is 467th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).