Ridgway Area MS vs South Side MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 173 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgway Area MS
Ridgway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
198 students
South Side MS
Hookstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
196 students
| Measure | Ridgway Area MS Ridgway, Pennsylvania | South Side MS Hookstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #179 of 521 | #88 of 521 |
| National rank | #3743 of 15,369 | #1650 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 198 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| city | Ridgway | Hookstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Side MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 68.2).
- •Ridgway Area MS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •South Side MS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •South Side MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 54.5%).
- •South Side MS does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.2).
- •Ridgway Area MS is the larger school with 198 students compared with 196.
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 MS better than South Side MS?
On the Success Index (US), South Side MS ranks higher (79.0 vs 68.2 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 MS and South Side MS?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Ridgway and Hookstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgway Area MS: 198. South Side MS: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgway Area MS and South Side MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ridgway Area MS is 179th of 521 and South Side MS is 88th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).