Avella Area JSHS vs Ridgway Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 192 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avella Area JSHS
Avella · Public high · Grades 7–12
228 students
Ridgway Area HS
Ridgway · Public high · Grades 9–12
224 students
| Measure | Avella Area JSHS Avella, Pennsylvania | Ridgway Area HS Ridgway, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #307 of 618 | #100 of 618 |
| National rank | #5325 of 16,910 | #1302 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 228 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| city | Avella | Ridgway |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgway Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 61.8).
- •Ridgway Area HS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Ridgway Area HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Ridgway Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 50.9%).
- •Avella Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 12.4).
- •Avella Area JSHS is the larger school with 228 students compared with 224.
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 Avella Area JSHS better than Ridgway Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgway Area HS ranks higher (79.8 vs 61.8 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 Avella Area JSHS and Ridgway Area HS?
About 192 km in a straight line, between Avella and Ridgway in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avella Area JSHS: 228. Ridgway Area HS: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avella Area JSHS and Ridgway Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Avella Area JSHS is 307th of 618 and Ridgway Area HS is 100th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).