Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 vs Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
179 students
Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
245 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #485 of 521 | #465 of 521 |
| National rank | #13832 of 15,369 | #12738 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 179 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 112.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 19.7).
- •Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 112.2%).
- •Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.9).
- •Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 is the larger school with 245 students compared with 179.
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 Allegheny 6-8 better than Pittsburgh Classical 6-8?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 ranks higher (25.7 vs 19.7 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 Allegheny 6-8 and Pittsburgh Classical 6-8?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8: 179. Pittsburgh Classical 6-8: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 and Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 is 485th of 521 and Pittsburgh Classical 6-8 is 465th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).