Highcliff El Sch vs North Hills MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highcliff El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students
North Hills MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,127 students
| Measure | Highcliff El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | North Hills MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #174 of 1,627 | #97 of 521 |
| National rank | #2256 of 50,301 | #1838 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 519 | 1,127 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 1,127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 53% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highcliff El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 77.9).
- •Highcliff El Sch does better on math proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •North Hills MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 31.6%).
- •Highcliff El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.6).
- •North Hills MS is the larger school with 1,127 students compared with 519.
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 Highcliff El Sch better than North Hills MS?
On the Success Index (US), Highcliff El Sch ranks higher (85.4 vs 77.9 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 Highcliff El Sch and North Hills MS?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highcliff El Sch: 519. North Hills MS: 1,127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highcliff El Sch and North Hills MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Highcliff El Sch is 174th of 1,627 and North Hills MS is 97th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).