Greater Johnstown SHS vs Richland El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greater Johnstown SHS
Johnstown · Public high · Grades 8–12
917 students
Richland El Sch
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades K–6
831 students
| Measure | Greater Johnstown SHS Johnstown, Pennsylvania | Richland El Sch Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #546 of 618 | #463 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14118 of 16,910 | #8804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 917 | 831 |
| Enrollment | 917 | 831 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 64% |
| city | Johnstown | Johnstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 26.3).
- •Richland El Sch does better on math proficiency (64% vs 19%).
- •Richland El Sch does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •Richland El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 93.3%).
- •Greater Johnstown SHS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.7).
- •Greater Johnstown SHS is the larger school with 917 students compared with 831.
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 Greater Johnstown SHS better than Richland El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Richland El Sch ranks higher (73.7 vs 26.3 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 Greater Johnstown SHS and Richland El Sch?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Johnstown and Johnstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greater Johnstown SHS: 917. Richland El Sch: 831. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greater Johnstown SHS and Richland El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Greater Johnstown SHS is 546th of 618 and Richland El Sch is 463rd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).