Apollo-Ridge HS vs Kiski Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo-Ridge HS
Spring Church · Public high · Grades 9–12
327 students
Kiski Area HS
Vandergrift · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students
| Measure | Apollo-Ridge HS Spring Church, Pennsylvania | Kiski Area HS Vandergrift, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 618 | #283 of 618 |
| National rank | #5523 of 16,910 | #4704 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 327 | 1,075 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 1,075 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Spring Church | Vandergrift |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kiski Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 61.1).
- •Kiski Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Apollo-Ridge HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Kiski Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 98.2%).
- •Apollo-Ridge HS does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 21.5).
- •Kiski Area HS is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 327.
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 Apollo-Ridge HS better than Kiski Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Kiski Area HS ranks higher (64.3 vs 61.1 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 Apollo-Ridge HS and Kiski Area HS?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Spring Church and Vandergrift in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo-Ridge HS: 327. Kiski Area HS: 1,075. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo-Ridge HS and Kiski Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Apollo-Ridge HS is 319th of 618 and Kiski Area HS is 283rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).