Pittsburgh Allderdice HS vs Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 510 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,386 students
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–8
789 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh Allderdice HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 618 | #878 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7109 of 16,910 | #20855 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,386 | 789 |
| Enrollment | 1,386 | 789 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 54.8).
- •Pittsburgh Allderdice HS does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Pittsburgh Allderdice HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 93.9%).
- •Pittsburgh Allderdice HS does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.3).
- •Pittsburgh Allderdice HS is the larger school with 1,386 students compared with 789.
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 Pittsburgh Allderdice HS better than Pittsburgh Colfax K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 ranks higher (56.2 vs 54.8 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 Pittsburgh Allderdice HS and Pittsburgh Colfax K-8?
About 510 m in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS: 1,386. Pittsburgh Colfax K-8: 789. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh Allderdice HS and Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS is 390th of 618 and Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 is 878th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).