Girard HS vs Rice Avenue MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 358 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Girard HS
Girard · Public high · Grades 9–12
477 students
Rice Avenue MS
Girard · Public middle · Grades 5–8
443 students
| Measure | Girard HS Girard, Pennsylvania | Rice Avenue MS Girard, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 618 | #246 of 521 |
| National rank | #5898 of 16,910 | #5108 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 477 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.9% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| city | Girard | Girard |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice Avenue MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 59.6).
- •Girard HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Girard HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Rice Avenue MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.5% vs 105.9%).
- •Rice Avenue MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.9).
- •Girard HS is the larger school with 477 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 Girard HS better than Rice Avenue MS?
On the Success Index (US), Rice Avenue MS ranks higher (61.7 vs 59.6 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 Girard HS and Rice Avenue MS?
About 358 m in a straight line, between Girard and Girard in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girard HS: 477. Rice Avenue MS: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girard HS and Rice Avenue MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Girard HS is 333rd of 618 and Rice Avenue MS is 246th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).