Richland El Sch vs Windber Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richland El Sch
Johnstown · Public elementary · Grades K–6
831 students
Windber Area MS
Windber · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students
| Measure | Richland El Sch Johnstown, Pennsylvania | Windber Area MS Windber, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #463 of 1,627 | #335 of 521 |
| National rank | #8804 of 50,301 | #7718 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 831 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 45% |
| city | Johnstown | Windber |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 49.7).
- •Richland El Sch does better on math proficiency (64% vs 45%).
- •Windber Area MS does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Richland El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 96.3%).
- •Richland El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.6).
- •Richland El Sch is the larger school with 831 students compared with 300.
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 Richland El Sch better than Windber Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Richland El Sch ranks higher (73.7 vs 49.7 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 Richland El Sch and Windber Area MS?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Johnstown and Windber in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richland El Sch: 831. Windber Area MS: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richland El Sch and Windber Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Richland El Sch is 463rd of 1,627 and Windber Area MS is 335th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).