Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 vs Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
387 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1168 of 1,627 | #467 of 521 |
| National rank | #32360 of 50,301 | #12777 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 322 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 13% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 25.4).
- •Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 does better on math proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 89.4%).
- •Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.3).
- •Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is the larger school with 387 students compared with 322.
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 Banksville K-5 better than Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 ranks higher (39.4 vs 25.4 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 Banksville K-5 and Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5: 322. Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 and Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5 is 1168th of 1,627 and Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is 467th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).