Penn Hills El Sch vs Penn Hills SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Hills El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,228 students
Penn Hills SHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,049 students
| Measure | Penn Hills El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Penn Hills SHS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1294 of 1,627 | #553 of 618 |
| National rank | #38036 of 50,301 | #14488 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,228 | 1,049 |
| Enrollment | 1,228 | 1,049 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.8% | 103.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 29% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Hills El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 24.5).
- •Penn Hills El Sch does better on math proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Penn Hills El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.8% vs 103.8%).
- •Penn Hills El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.7).
- •Penn Hills El Sch is the larger school with 1,228 students compared with 1,049.
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 El Sch better than Penn Hills SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Hills El Sch ranks higher (30.8 vs 24.5 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 El Sch and Penn Hills SHS?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Hills El Sch: 1,228. Penn Hills SHS: 1,049. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Hills El Sch and Penn Hills SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Hills El Sch is 1294th of 1,627 and Penn Hills SHS is 553rd of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).