Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 vs Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
547 students
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
242 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1249 of 1,627 | #434 of 521 |
| National rank | #35929 of 50,301 | #11582 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 547 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.5% | 105.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 31.7).
- •Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.5% vs 105.4%).
- •Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.4).
- •Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is the larger school with 547 students compared with 242.
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 Carmalt K-8 better than Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 ranks higher (34.0 vs 31.7 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 Carmalt K-8 and Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8: 547. Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 and Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 is 1249th of 1,627 and Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 is 434th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).