Highcliff El Sch vs Northgate MSHS
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.
Highcliff El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students
Northgate MSHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 7–12
476 students
| Measure | Highcliff El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Northgate MSHS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 1,627 | #486 of 618 |
| National rank | #2256 of 50,301 | #10553 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 519 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 35% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highcliff El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 41.7).
- •Highcliff El Sch does better on math proficiency (69% vs 35%).
- •Highcliff El Sch does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 56%).
- •Highcliff El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 95.8%).
- •Highcliff El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.5).
- •Highcliff El Sch is the larger school with 519 students compared with 476.
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 Northgate MSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Highcliff El Sch ranks higher (85.4 vs 41.7 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 Northgate MSHS?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highcliff El Sch: 519. Northgate MSHS: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highcliff El Sch and Northgate MSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Highcliff El Sch is 174th of 1,627 and Northgate MSHS is 486th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).