Pittsburgh Allderdice HS vs Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km 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 Sterrett 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
183 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh Allderdice HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 618 | #479 of 521 |
| National rank | #7109 of 16,910 | #13512 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,386 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 1,386 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 101.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 12% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburgh Allderdice HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 21.6).
- •Pittsburgh Allderdice HS does better on math proficiency (63% vs 12%).
- •Pittsburgh Allderdice HS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 38%).
- •Pittsburgh Allderdice HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 101.1%).
- •Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.9).
- •Pittsburgh Allderdice HS is the larger school with 1,386 students compared with 183.
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 Sterrett 6-8?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburgh Allderdice HS ranks higher (54.8 vs 21.6 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 Sterrett 6-8?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS: 1,386. Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh Allderdice HS and Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS is 390th of 618 and Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 is 479th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).