Ridgway Area HS vs The Linc
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 341 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
The Linc
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
223 students
| Measure | Ridgway Area HS Ridgway, Pennsylvania | The Linc Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 618 | #614 of 618 |
| National rank | #1302 of 16,910 | #16688 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 224 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 101.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 15% |
| city | Ridgway | Philadelphia |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgway Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 8.8).
- •Ridgway Area HS does better on math proficiency (77% vs 15%).
- •Ridgway Area HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 15%).
- •Ridgway Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 101.3%).
- •Ridgway Area HS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 20.3).
- •Ridgway Area HS is the larger school with 224 students compared with 223.
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 The Linc?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgway Area HS ranks higher (79.8 vs 8.8 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 The Linc?
About 341 km in a straight line, between Ridgway and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgway Area HS: 224. The Linc: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgway Area HS and The Linc rank in Pennsylvania?
Ridgway Area HS is 100th of 618 and The Linc is 614th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).