Charleroi Area MS vs Ringgold El Sch South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charleroi Area MS
Charleroi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students
Ringgold El Sch South
Monongahela · Public elementary · Grades K–4
517 students
| Measure | Charleroi Area MS Charleroi, Pennsylvania | Ringgold El Sch South Monongahela, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #370 of 521 | #763 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #8732 of 15,369 | #17381 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 299 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 50% |
| city | Charleroi | Monongahela |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ringgold El Sch South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 44.9).
- •Ringgold El Sch South does better on math proficiency (50% vs 24%).
- •Ringgold El Sch South does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Charleroi Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 70.6%).
- •Ringgold El Sch South does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.2).
- •Ringgold El Sch South is the larger school with 517 students compared with 299.
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 Charleroi Area MS better than Ringgold El Sch South?
On the Success Index (US), Ringgold El Sch South ranks higher (61.2 vs 44.9 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 Charleroi Area MS and Ringgold El Sch South?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Charleroi and Monongahela in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charleroi Area MS: 299. Ringgold El Sch South: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charleroi Area MS and Ringgold El Sch South rank in Pennsylvania?
Charleroi Area MS is 370th of 521 and Ringgold El Sch South is 763rd of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).