Kiski Area IHS vs Kiski Area Upper El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kiski Area IHS
Vandergrift · Public middle · Grades 7–8
518 students
Kiski Area Upper El Sch
Apollo · Public middle · Grades 5–6
502 students
| Measure | Kiski Area IHS Vandergrift, Pennsylvania | Kiski Area Upper El Sch Apollo, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #346 of 521 | #321 of 521 |
| National rank | #8039 of 15,369 | #7282 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 518 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 39% |
| city | Vandergrift | Apollo |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kiski Area Upper El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 48.2).
- •Kiski Area IHS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Kiski Area IHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 84.9%).
- •Kiski Area Upper El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.5).
- •Kiski Area IHS is the larger school with 518 students compared with 502.
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 Kiski Area IHS better than Kiski Area Upper El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Kiski Area Upper El Sch ranks higher (51.6 vs 48.2 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 Kiski Area IHS and Kiski Area Upper El Sch?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Vandergrift and Apollo in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kiski Area IHS: 518. Kiski Area Upper El Sch: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kiski Area IHS and Kiski Area Upper El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Kiski Area IHS is 346th of 521 and Kiski Area Upper El Sch is 321st of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).