Kiski Area IHS vs Leechburg Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 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
Leechburg Area HS
Leechburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
177 students
| Measure | Kiski Area IHS Vandergrift, Pennsylvania | Leechburg Area HS Leechburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #346 of 521 | #247 of 618 |
| National rank | #8039 of 15,369 | #3731 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 518 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| city | Vandergrift | Leechburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leechburg Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 48.2).
- •Leechburg Area HS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Leechburg Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Leechburg Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 78.8%).
- •Leechburg Area HS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 18.5).
- •Kiski Area IHS is the larger school with 518 students compared with 177.
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 Leechburg Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Leechburg Area HS ranks higher (68.3 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 Leechburg Area HS?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Vandergrift and Leechburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kiski Area IHS: 518. Leechburg Area HS: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kiski Area IHS and Leechburg Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Kiski Area IHS is 346th of 521 and Leechburg Area HS is 247th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).