Pleasant Hills MS vs South Park SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Hills MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
South Park SHS
South Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
553 students
| Measure | Pleasant Hills MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | South Park SHS South Park, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #105 of 521 | #70 of 618 |
| National rank | #2147 of 15,369 | #804 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 813 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 82% |
| city | Pittsburgh | South Park |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Park SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 76.2).
- •South Park SHS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 55%).
- •Pleasant Hills MS does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Pleasant Hills MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 30%).
- •South Park SHS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.9).
- •Pleasant Hills MS is the larger school with 813 students compared with 553.
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 Pleasant Hills MS better than South Park SHS?
On the Success Index (US), South Park SHS ranks higher (83.7 vs 76.2 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 Pleasant Hills MS and South Park SHS?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and South Park in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Hills MS: 813. South Park SHS: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Hills MS and South Park SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pleasant Hills MS is 105th of 521 and South Park SHS is 70th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).