Kiski Area IHS vs Leechburg Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 MS
Leechburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
147 students
| Measure | Kiski Area IHS Vandergrift, Pennsylvania | Leechburg Area MS Leechburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #346 of 521 | #260 of 521 |
| National rank | #8039 of 15,369 | #5436 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 518 | 147 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| city | Vandergrift | Leechburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leechburg Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 48.2).
- •Leechburg Area MS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Kiski Area IHS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Leechburg Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 78.8%).
- •Leechburg Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.5).
- •Kiski Area IHS is the larger school with 518 students compared with 147.
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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Leechburg Area MS ranks higher (60.2 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 MS?
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 MS: 147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kiski Area IHS and Leechburg Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Kiski Area IHS is 346th of 521 and Leechburg Area MS is 260th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).