J.E. Harrison MS vs Pleasant Hills MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.E. Harrison MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–7
716 students
Pleasant Hills MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
| Measure | J.E. Harrison MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pleasant Hills MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #334 of 521 | #105 of 521 |
| National rank | #7608 of 15,369 | #2147 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 716 | 813 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 813 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 55% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Hills MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 50.2).
- •Pleasant Hills MS does better on math proficiency (55% vs 40%).
- •Pleasant Hills MS does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •Pleasant Hills MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 99.6%).
- •J.E. Harrison MS does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.9).
- •Pleasant Hills MS is the larger school with 813 students compared with 716.
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 J.E. Harrison MS better than Pleasant Hills MS?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Hills MS ranks higher (76.2 vs 50.2 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 J.E. Harrison MS and Pleasant Hills MS?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.E. Harrison MS: 716. Pleasant Hills MS: 813. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.E. Harrison MS and Pleasant Hills MS rank in Pennsylvania?
J.E. Harrison MS is 334th of 521 and Pleasant Hills MS is 105th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).