Linton MS vs Verner 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
Verner El Sch
Verona · Public elementary · Grades K–6
160 students
| Measure | Linton MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Verner El Sch Verona, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #495 of 521 | #899 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14125 of 15,369 | #21623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 626 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103% | 101.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 57% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Verona |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Verner El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 17.9).
- •Verner El Sch does better on math proficiency (57% vs 9%).
- •Verner El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Verner El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.3% vs 103%).
- •Verner El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.5).
- •Linton MS is the larger school with 626 students compared with 160.
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 Verner El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Verner El Sch ranks higher (55.1 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 Verner El Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Verona in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linton MS: 626. Verner El Sch: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linton MS and Verner El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Linton MS is 495th of 521 and Verner El Sch is 899th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).