Richland HS vs Windber Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richland HS
Johnstown · Public high · Grades 7–12
693 students
Windber Area HS
Windber · Public high · Grades 9–12
337 students
| Measure | Richland HS Johnstown, Pennsylvania | Windber Area HS Windber, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 618 | #276 of 618 |
| National rank | #2583 of 16,910 | #4415 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 693 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 77% |
| city | Johnstown | Windber |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 65.5).
- •Windber Area HS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Windber Area HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Richland HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 95.5%).
- •Windber Area HS does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •Richland HS is the larger school with 693 students compared with 337.
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 HS better than Windber Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Richland HS ranks higher (73.0 vs 65.5 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 HS and Windber Area HS?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Johnstown and Windber in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richland HS: 693. Windber Area HS: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richland HS and Windber Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Richland HS is 190th of 618 and Windber Area HS is 276th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).