Ridgway Area HS vs St Marys Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 14 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
St Marys Area SHS
Saint Marys · Public high · Grades 9–12
572 students
| Measure | Ridgway Area HS Ridgway, Pennsylvania | St Marys Area SHS Saint Marys, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 618 | #342 of 618 |
| National rank | #1302 of 16,910 | #6055 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 224 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 100.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| city | Ridgway | Saint Marys |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgway Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 59.1).
- •Ridgway Area HS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Ridgway Area HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Ridgway Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 100.9%).
- •Ridgway Area HS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.3).
- •St Marys Area SHS is the larger school with 572 students compared with 224.
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 St Marys Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgway Area HS ranks higher (79.8 vs 59.1 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 St Marys Area SHS?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Ridgway and Saint Marys in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgway Area HS: 224. St Marys Area SHS: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgway Area HS and St Marys Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ridgway Area HS is 100th of 618 and St Marys Area SHS is 342nd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).