Newcomerstown High School vs Ridgewood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Ohio, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newcomerstown High School
Newcomerstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
240 students
Ridgewood High School
West Lafayette · Public high · Grades 8–12
418 students
| Measure | Newcomerstown High School Newcomerstown, Ohio | Ridgewood High School West Lafayette, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #581 of 802 | #225 of 802 |
| National rank | #9691 of 16,910 | #3615 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 240 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 71% |
| city | Newcomerstown | West Lafayette |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 45.0).
- •Ridgewood High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 32%).
- •Ridgewood High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Newcomerstown High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
- •Ridgewood High School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 240.
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 Newcomerstown High School better than Ridgewood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgewood High School ranks higher (68.8 vs 45.0 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 Newcomerstown High School and Ridgewood High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Newcomerstown and West Lafayette in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newcomerstown High School: 240. Ridgewood High School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newcomerstown High School and Ridgewood High School rank in Ohio?
Newcomerstown High School is 581st of 802 and Ridgewood High School is 225th of 802 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).