Lincoln JSHS vs Riverside MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln JSHS
Ellwood City · Public high · Grades 7–12
682 students
Riverside MS
Ellwood City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students
| Measure | Lincoln JSHS Ellwood City, Pennsylvania | Riverside MS Ellwood City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 618 | #237 of 521 |
| National rank | #5513 of 16,910 | #5002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 682 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| city | Ellwood City | Ellwood City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 61.2).
- •Riverside MS does better on math proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Riverside MS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Lincoln JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 55.4%).
- •Lincoln JSHS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.1).
- •Lincoln JSHS is the larger school with 682 students compared with 307.
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 Lincoln JSHS better than Riverside MS?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside MS ranks higher (62.2 vs 61.2 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 Lincoln JSHS and Riverside MS?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Ellwood City and Ellwood City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln JSHS: 682. Riverside MS: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln JSHS and Riverside MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lincoln JSHS is 317th of 618 and Riverside MS is 237th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).