Columbia MS Hill Campus vs Ridgway Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 243 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia MS Hill Campus
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
202 students
Ridgway Area MS
Ridgway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
198 students
| Measure | Columbia MS Hill Campus Columbia, Pennsylvania | Ridgway Area MS Ridgway, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #266 of 521 | #179 of 521 |
| National rank | #5582 of 15,369 | #3743 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 202 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Columbia | Ridgway |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgway Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 59.5).
- •Columbia MS Hill Campus does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
- •Columbia MS Hill Campus is the larger school with 202 students compared with 198.
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 Columbia MS Hill Campus better than Ridgway Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgway Area MS ranks higher (68.2 vs 59.5 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 Columbia MS Hill Campus and Ridgway Area MS?
About 243 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Ridgway in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia MS Hill Campus: 202. Ridgway Area MS: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia MS Hill Campus and Ridgway Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Columbia MS Hill Campus is 266th of 521 and Ridgway Area MS is 179th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).