Palisades MS vs Riverside MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 428 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palisades MS
Kintnersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
308 students
Riverside MS
Ellwood City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students
| Measure | Palisades MS Kintnersville, Pennsylvania | Riverside MS Ellwood City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 521 | #237 of 521 |
| National rank | #2933 of 15,369 | #5002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 308 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 48% |
| city | Kintnersville | Ellwood City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 62.2).
- •Riverside MS does better on math proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Riverside MS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Palisades MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 55.4%).
- •Palisades MS does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 17.1).
- •Palisades MS is the larger school with 308 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 Palisades MS better than Riverside MS?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades MS ranks higher (72.0 vs 62.2 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 Palisades MS and Riverside MS?
About 428 km in a straight line, between Kintnersville and Ellwood City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palisades MS: 308. Riverside MS: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palisades MS and Riverside MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Palisades MS is 137th of 521 and Riverside MS is 237th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).