Muhlenberg HS vs Riverside El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Muhlenberg HS
Reading · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,166 students
Riverside El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
694 students
| Measure | Muhlenberg HS Reading, Pennsylvania | Riverside El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #470 of 618 | #1569 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9842 of 16,910 | #48110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,166 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 1,166 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.3% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 12% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muhlenberg HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 14.0).
- •Muhlenberg HS does better on math proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Muhlenberg HS does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 25%).
- •Riverside El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100.3%).
- •Riverside El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.4).
- •Muhlenberg HS is the larger school with 1,166 students compared with 694.
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 Muhlenberg HS better than Riverside El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Muhlenberg HS ranks higher (44.4 vs 14.0 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 Muhlenberg HS and Riverside El Sch?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Muhlenberg HS: 1,166. Riverside El Sch: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Muhlenberg HS and Riverside El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Muhlenberg HS is 470th of 618 and Riverside El Sch is 1569th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).