Louis E Dieruff HS vs Ritter El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 710 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Louis E Dieruff HS
Allentown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,914 students
Ritter El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students
| Measure | Louis E Dieruff HS Allentown, Pennsylvania | Ritter El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #533 of 618 | #1362 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #13606 of 16,910 | #41403 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,914 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 1,914 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Allentown | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louis E Dieruff HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 25.5).
- •Louis E Dieruff HS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Louis E Dieruff HS does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Ritter El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 98.5%).
- •Louis E Dieruff HS does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.1).
- •Louis E Dieruff HS is the larger school with 1,914 students compared with 463.
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 Louis E Dieruff HS better than Ritter El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Louis E Dieruff HS ranks higher (28.8 vs 25.5 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 Louis E Dieruff HS and Ritter El Sch?
About 710 m in a straight line, between Allentown and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Louis E Dieruff HS: 1,914. Ritter El Sch: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Louis E Dieruff HS and Ritter El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Louis E Dieruff HS is 533rd of 618 and Ritter El Sch is 1362nd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).