Apollo-Ridge HS vs Mount Union Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 137 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
Mount Union Area SHS
Mount Union · Public high · Grades 9–12
323 students
| Measure | Apollo-Ridge HS Spring Church, Pennsylvania | Mount Union Area SHS Mount Union, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 618 | #388 of 618 |
| National rank | #5523 of 16,910 | #7007 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 327 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Spring Church | Mount Union |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apollo-Ridge HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 55.1).
- •Apollo-Ridge HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Apollo-Ridge HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.8%).
- •Mount Union Area SHS does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.1).
- •Apollo-Ridge HS is the larger school with 327 students compared with 323.
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 Mount Union Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Apollo-Ridge HS ranks higher (61.1 vs 55.1 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 Mount Union Area SHS?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Spring Church and Mount Union in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo-Ridge HS: 327. Mount Union Area SHS: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo-Ridge HS and Mount Union Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Apollo-Ridge HS is 319th of 618 and Mount Union Area SHS is 388th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).