Linton MS vs Penn Hills El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linton MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students
Penn Hills El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,228 students
| Measure | Linton MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Penn Hills El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 521 | #1294 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14125 of 15,369 | #38036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 626 | 1,228 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 1,228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103% | 100.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 35% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Hills El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 17.9).
- •Penn Hills El Sch does better on math proficiency (35% vs 9%).
- •Penn Hills El Sch does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Penn Hills El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.8% vs 103%).
- •Linton MS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
- •Penn Hills El Sch is the larger school with 1,228 students compared with 626.
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 Linton MS better than Penn Hills El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Hills El Sch ranks higher (30.8 vs 17.9 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 Linton MS and Penn Hills El Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linton MS: 626. Penn Hills El Sch: 1,228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linton MS and Penn Hills El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Linton MS is 495th of 521 and Penn Hills El Sch is 1294th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).