Hoover El Sch vs Mt Lebanon SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
Mt Lebanon SHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,772 students
| Measure | Hoover El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Mt Lebanon SHS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #99 of 1,627 | #26 of 618 |
| National rank | #1303 of 50,301 | #342 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 285 | 1,772 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 1,772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 90% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.0 vs 88.4).
- •Mt Lebanon SHS does better on math proficiency (90% vs 82%).
- •Mt Lebanon SHS does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 92%).
- •Hoover El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 18.7%).
- •Mt Lebanon SHS does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.0).
- •Mt Lebanon SHS is the larger school with 1,772 students compared with 285.
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 Hoover El Sch better than Mt Lebanon SHS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hoover El Sch and Mt Lebanon SHS?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover El Sch: 285. Mt Lebanon SHS: 1,772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover El Sch and Mt Lebanon SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hoover El Sch is 99th of 1,627 and Mt Lebanon SHS is 26th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).