Independence MS vs Upper Saint Clair HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence MS
Bethel Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
602 students
Upper Saint Clair HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,269 students
| Measure | Independence MS Bethel Park, Pennsylvania | Upper Saint Clair HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 521 | #9 of 618 |
| National rank | #327 of 15,369 | #183 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 602 | 1,269 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 1,269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 89% |
| city | Bethel Park | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upper Saint Clair HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 89.4).
- •Upper Saint Clair HS does better on math proficiency (89% vs 63%).
- •Upper Saint Clair HS does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 85%).
- •Upper Saint Clair HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 19.1%).
- •Independence MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.4).
- •Upper Saint Clair HS is the larger school with 1,269 students compared with 602.
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 Independence MS better than Upper Saint Clair HS?
On the Success Index (US), Upper Saint Clair HS ranks higher (91.2 vs 89.4 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 Independence MS and Upper Saint Clair HS?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bethel Park and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence MS: 602. Upper Saint Clair HS: 1,269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence MS and Upper Saint Clair HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Independence MS is 14th of 521 and Upper Saint Clair HS is 9th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).