Ferndale Area JSHS vs Richland HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Area JSHS
Johnstown · Public high · Grades 7–12
284 students
Richland HS
Johnstown · Public high · Grades 7–12
693 students
| Measure | Ferndale Area JSHS Johnstown, Pennsylvania | Richland HS Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #385 of 618 | #190 of 618 |
| National rank | #6907 of 16,910 | #2583 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 284 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 58% |
| city | Johnstown | Johnstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 55.5).
- •Richland HS does better on math proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Richland HS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Ferndale Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.4).
- •Richland HS is the larger school with 693 students compared with 284.
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 Ferndale Area JSHS better than Richland HS?
On the Success Index (US), Richland HS ranks higher (73.0 vs 55.5 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 Ferndale Area JSHS and Richland HS?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Johnstown and Johnstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Area JSHS: 284. Richland HS: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Area JSHS and Richland HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ferndale Area JSHS is 385th of 618 and Richland HS is 190th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).