Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 vs Pittsburgh Carrick HS
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 Arlington K-8
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
385 students
Pittsburgh Carrick HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
515 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Carrick HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1418 of 1,627 | #399 of 618 |
| National rank | #43802 of 50,301 | #7429 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 385 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 106.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 52% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburgh Carrick HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 21.7).
- •Pittsburgh Carrick HS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 10%).
- •Pittsburgh Carrick HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 28%).
- •Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 106.6%).
- •Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.7).
- •Pittsburgh Carrick HS is the larger school with 515 students compared with 385.
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 Arlington K-8 better than Pittsburgh Carrick HS?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburgh Carrick HS ranks higher (53.6 vs 21.7 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 Arlington K-8 and Pittsburgh Carrick HS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8: 385. Pittsburgh Carrick HS: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 and Pittsburgh Carrick HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 is 1418th of 1,627 and Pittsburgh Carrick HS is 399th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).