Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 vs Rochester MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 36 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
Rochester MS
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
181 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Rochester MS Rochester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #485 of 521 | #417 of 521 |
| National rank | #13832 of 15,369 | #10803 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 179 | 181 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Rochester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rochester MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 19.7).
- •Rochester MS does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Rochester MS does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Rochester MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 97.8%).
- •Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.1).
- •Rochester MS is the larger school with 181 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 Rochester MS?
On the Success Index (US), Rochester MS ranks higher (35.3 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 Rochester MS?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Rochester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8: 179. Rochester MS: 181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 and Rochester MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 is 485th of 521 and Rochester MS is 417th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).