Blue Ridge HS vs Montrose Area JSHS
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.
Blue Ridge HS
New Milford · Public high · Grades 9–12
297 students
Montrose Area JSHS
Montrose · Public high · Grades 7–12
565 students
| Measure | Blue Ridge HS New Milford, Pennsylvania | Montrose Area JSHS Montrose, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 618 | #381 of 618 |
| National rank | #5971 of 16,910 | #6886 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 297 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.7% | 101.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| city | New Milford | Montrose |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Ridge HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 55.6).
- •Blue Ridge HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Blue Ridge HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Montrose Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.1% vs 105.7%).
- •Montrose Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.9).
- •Montrose Area JSHS is the larger school with 565 students compared with 297.
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 Blue Ridge HS better than Montrose Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Ridge HS ranks higher (59.3 vs 55.6 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 Blue Ridge HS and Montrose Area JSHS?
About 11 km in a straight line, between New Milford and Montrose in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Ridge HS: 297. Montrose Area JSHS: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Ridge HS and Montrose Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Blue Ridge HS is 336th of 618 and Montrose Area JSHS is 381st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).