Grove City Area MS vs Rice Avenue MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 98 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove City Area MS
Grove City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
Rice Avenue MS
Girard · Public middle · Grades 5–8
443 students
| Measure | Grove City Area MS Grove City, Pennsylvania | Rice Avenue MS Girard, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 521 | #246 of 521 |
| National rank | #3549 of 15,369 | #5108 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 442 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Grove City | Girard |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grove City Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 61.7).
- •Rice Avenue MS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Rice Avenue MS does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 68%).
- •Grove City Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 100.5%).
- •Rice Avenue MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.9).
- •Rice Avenue MS is the larger school with 443 students compared with 442.
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 Grove City Area MS better than Rice Avenue MS?
On the Success Index (US), Grove City Area MS ranks higher (69.0 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 Grove City Area MS and Rice Avenue MS?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Grove City and Girard in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grove City Area MS: 442. Rice Avenue MS: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grove City Area MS and Rice Avenue MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Grove City Area MS is 165th of 521 and Rice Avenue MS is 246th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).