Columbia MS Taylor 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 Taylor Campus
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 5–6
202 students
Ridgway Area MS
Ridgway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
198 students
| Measure | Columbia MS Taylor Campus Columbia, Pennsylvania | Ridgway Area MS Ridgway, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #153 of 521 | #179 of 521 |
| National rank | #3357 of 15,369 | #3743 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 202 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Columbia | Ridgway |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia MS Taylor Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 68.2).
- •Columbia MS Taylor Campus does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.2).
- •Columbia MS Taylor 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 Taylor Campus better than Ridgway Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia MS Taylor Campus ranks higher (69.9 vs 68.2 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 Taylor 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 Taylor Campus: 202. Ridgway Area MS: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia MS Taylor Campus and Ridgway Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Columbia MS Taylor Campus is 153rd of 521 and Ridgway Area MS is 179th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).