Pittsburgh King K-8 vs Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsburgh King K-8
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
368 students
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
126 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh King K-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1475 of 1,627 | #1468 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #45602 of 50,301 | #45471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 368 | 126 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.8 vs 19.0).
- •Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Pittsburgh King K-8 does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Pittsburgh King K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 95.2%).
- •Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.2).
- •Pittsburgh King K-8 is the larger school with 368 students compared with 126.
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 King K-8 better than Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pittsburgh King K-8 and Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh King K-8: 368. Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5: 126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh King K-8 and Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh King K-8 is 1475th of 1,627 and Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 is 1468th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).