Linton MS vs Penn Hills SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 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 SHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,049 students
| Measure | Linton MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Penn Hills SHS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 521 | #553 of 618 |
| National rank | #14125 of 15,369 | #14488 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 626 | 1,049 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 1,049 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103% | 103.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 29% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Hills SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 17.9).
- •Penn Hills SHS does better on math proficiency (29% vs 9%).
- •Penn Hills SHS does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Linton MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (103% vs 103.8%).
- •Linton MS does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.7).
- •Penn Hills SHS is the larger school with 1,049 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 SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Hills SHS ranks higher (24.5 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 SHS?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linton MS: 626. Penn Hills SHS: 1,049. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linton MS and Penn Hills SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Linton MS is 495th of 521 and Penn Hills SHS is 553rd of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).