Scott Primary Sch vs Shaler Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scott Primary Sch
Glenshaw · Public elementary · Grades K–3
394 students
Shaler Area HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,160 students
| Measure | Scott Primary Sch Glenshaw, Pennsylvania | Shaler Area HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #153 of 1,627 | #98 of 618 |
| National rank | #1995 of 50,301 | #1287 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 394 | 1,160 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 1,160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| city | Glenshaw | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scott Primary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 79.9).
- •Scott Primary Sch does better on math proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Scott Primary Sch does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Scott Primary Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 35.3%).
- •Shaler Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.2).
- •Shaler Area HS is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 394.
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 Scott Primary Sch better than Shaler Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Scott Primary Sch ranks higher (86.1 vs 79.9 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 Scott Primary Sch and Shaler Area HS?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Glenshaw and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Scott Primary Sch: 394. Shaler Area HS: 1,160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Scott Primary Sch and Shaler Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Scott Primary Sch is 153rd of 1,627 and Shaler Area HS is 98th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).