Freeport Area SHS vs Pittsburgh Carrick HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freeport Area SHS
Freeport · Public high · Grades 9–12
512 students
Pittsburgh Carrick HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
515 students
| Measure | Freeport Area SHS Freeport, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Carrick HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 618 | #399 of 618 |
| National rank | #529 of 16,910 | #7429 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 512 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 106.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| city | Freeport | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freeport Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 53.6).
- •Freeport Area SHS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Freeport Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Freeport Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 106.6%).
- •Pittsburgh Carrick HS does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.8).
- •Pittsburgh Carrick HS is the larger school with 515 students compared with 512.
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 Freeport Area SHS better than Pittsburgh Carrick HS?
On the Success Index (US), Freeport Area SHS ranks higher (86.2 vs 53.6 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 Freeport Area SHS and Pittsburgh Carrick HS?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Freeport and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freeport Area SHS: 512. Pittsburgh Carrick HS: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freeport Area SHS and Pittsburgh Carrick HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Freeport Area SHS is 47th of 618 and Pittsburgh Carrick HS is 399th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).