Fairview HS vs Rice Avenue MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview HS
Fairview · Public high · Grades 9–12
593 students
Rice Avenue MS
Girard · Public middle · Grades 5–8
443 students
| Measure | Fairview HS Fairview, Pennsylvania | Rice Avenue MS Girard, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 618 | #246 of 521 |
| National rank | #766 of 16,910 | #5108 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 593 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 57% |
| city | Fairview | Girard |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 61.7).
- •Fairview HS does better on math proficiency (92% vs 57%).
- •Fairview HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Fairview HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 100.5%).
- •Rice Avenue MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.8).
- •Fairview HS is the larger school with 593 students compared with 443.
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 Fairview HS better than Rice Avenue MS?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview HS ranks higher (83.9 vs 61.7 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 Fairview HS and Rice Avenue MS?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Fairview and Girard in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview HS: 593. Rice Avenue MS: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview HS and Rice Avenue MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairview HS is 66th of 618 and Rice Avenue MS is 246th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).