Old Forge JSHS vs Riverside JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Forge JSHS
Old Forge · Public high · Grades 7–12
434 students
Riverside JSHS
Taylor · Public high · Grades 7–12
686 students
| Measure | Old Forge JSHS Old Forge, Pennsylvania | Riverside JSHS Taylor, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 618 | #500 of 618 |
| National rank | #5427 of 16,910 | #11097 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 434 | 686 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 100.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| city | Old Forge | Taylor |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Forge JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 39.4).
- •Old Forge JSHS does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Old Forge JSHS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Old Forge JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 100.4%).
- •Riverside JSHS is the larger school with 686 students compared with 434.
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 Old Forge JSHS better than Riverside JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Old Forge JSHS ranks higher (61.5 vs 39.4 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 Old Forge JSHS and Riverside JSHS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Old Forge and Taylor in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Forge JSHS: 434. Riverside JSHS: 686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Forge JSHS and Riverside JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Old Forge JSHS is 310th of 618 and Riverside JSHS is 500th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).