Pleasant Hills MS vs Whitehall El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 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
Whitehall El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
669 students
| Measure | Pleasant Hills MS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Whitehall El Sch Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 521 | #718 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2147 of 15,369 | #16138 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 813 | 669 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 669 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 64% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Hills MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 63.0).
- •Whitehall El Sch does better on math proficiency (64% vs 55%).
- •Pleasant Hills MS does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 73%).
- •Pleasant Hills MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 61.3%).
- •Pleasant Hills MS does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.9).
- •Pleasant Hills MS is the larger school with 813 students compared with 669.
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 Whitehall El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Hills MS ranks higher (76.2 vs 63.0 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 Whitehall El Sch?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Hills MS: 813. Whitehall El Sch: 669. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Hills MS and Whitehall El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Pleasant Hills MS is 105th of 521 and Whitehall El Sch is 718th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).