Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 vs Upper Adams MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 241 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
242 students
Upper Adams MS
Biglerville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
242 students
| Measure | Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Upper Adams MS Biglerville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #434 of 521 | #247 of 521 |
| National rank | #11582 of 15,369 | #5113 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 242 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.4% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 47% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Biglerville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upper Adams MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 31.7).
- •Upper Adams MS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •Upper Adams MS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Upper Adams MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 105.4%).
- •Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.2).
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 South Brook 6-8 better than Upper Adams MS?
On the Success Index (US), Upper Adams MS ranks higher (61.7 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 South Brook 6-8 and Upper Adams MS?
About 241 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Biglerville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8: 242. Upper Adams MS: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 and Upper Adams MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 is 434th of 521 and Upper Adams MS is 247th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).