Perry Lower Intrmd Sch vs Riverside HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch
Ellwood City · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
225 students
Riverside HS
Ellwood City · Public high · Grades 9–12
461 students
| Measure | Perry Lower Intrmd Sch Ellwood City, Pennsylvania | Riverside HS Ellwood City, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #630 of 1,627 | #115 of 618 |
| National rank | #13231 of 50,301 | #1497 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 225 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 77% |
| city | Ellwood City | Ellwood City |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 67.3).
- •Riverside HS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 49%).
- •Riverside HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •Riverside HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 58.7%).
- •Perry Lower Intrmd Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.6).
- •Riverside HS is the larger school with 461 students compared with 225.
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 Perry Lower Intrmd Sch better than Riverside HS?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside HS ranks higher (78.6 vs 67.3 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 Perry Lower Intrmd Sch and Riverside HS?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Ellwood City and Ellwood City in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch: 225. Riverside HS: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry Lower Intrmd Sch and Riverside HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Perry Lower Intrmd Sch is 630th of 1,627 and Riverside HS is 115th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).