North Hills MS vs Shaler Area El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Hills MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,127 students
Shaler Area El Sch
Glenshaw · Public middle · Grades 4–6
870 students
| Measure | North Hills MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Shaler Area El Sch Glenshaw, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 521 | #127 of 521 |
| National rank | #1838 of 15,369 | #2657 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 1,127 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 1,127 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 49% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Glenshaw |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Hills MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 73.4).
- •North Hills MS does better on math proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •North Hills MS does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •North Hills MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 37.1%).
- •Shaler Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.6).
- •North Hills MS is the larger school with 1,127 students compared with 870.
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 North Hills MS better than Shaler Area El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), North Hills MS ranks higher (77.9 vs 73.4 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 North Hills MS and Shaler Area El Sch?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Glenshaw in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Hills MS: 1,127. Shaler Area El Sch: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Hills MS and Shaler Area El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
North Hills MS is 97th of 521 and Shaler Area El Sch is 127th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).