Ridgway Area HS vs Rochester High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgway Area HS
Ridgway · Public high · Grades 9–12
224 students
Rochester High School
Rochester · Public high · Grades 9–12
222 students
| Measure | Ridgway Area HS Ridgway, Pennsylvania | Rochester High School Rochester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 618 | #521 of 618 |
| National rank | #1302 of 16,910 | #12747 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 224 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 102.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 24.5% |
| city | Ridgway | Rochester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgway Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 32.6).
- •Ridgway Area HS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 24.5%).
- •Ridgway Area HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 54.5%).
- •Ridgway Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 102.3%).
- •Rochester High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.4).
- •Ridgway Area HS is the larger school with 224 students compared with 222.
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 Ridgway Area HS better than Rochester High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgway Area HS ranks higher (79.8 vs 32.6 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 Ridgway Area HS and Rochester High School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Ridgway and Rochester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgway Area HS: 224. Rochester High School: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgway Area HS and Rochester High School rank in Pennsylvania?
Ridgway Area HS is 100th of 618 and Rochester High School is 521st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).