Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship vs Plum SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship
Pittsburgh · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
527 students
Plum SHS
Plum · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,220 students
| Measure | Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Plum SHS Plum, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1111 of 1,627 | #142 of 618 |
| National rank | #29905 of 50,301 | #1811 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 527 | 1,220 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 1,220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 74% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Plum |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plum SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 43.1).
- •Plum SHS does better on math proficiency (74% vs 30%).
- •Plum SHS does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 60%).
- •Plum SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 94.5%).
- •Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.7).
- •Plum SHS is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 527.
- •Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship is a charter school while Plum SHS is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship better than Plum SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Plum SHS ranks higher (76.7 vs 43.1 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 Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship and Plum SHS?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Plum in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship: 527. Plum SHS: 1,220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship and Plum SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship is 1111th of 1,627 and Plum SHS is 142nd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).