Ridgway Area MS vs St Marys Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 15 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
St Marys Area MS
Saint Marys · Public middle · Grades 6–8
459 students
| Measure | Ridgway Area MS Ridgway, Pennsylvania | St Marys Area MS Saint Marys, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 521 | #378 of 521 |
| National rank | #3743 of 15,369 | #8972 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 198 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 36% |
| city | Ridgway | Saint Marys |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgway Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 43.9).
- •Ridgway Area MS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Ridgway Area MS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Ridgway Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 96.7%).
- •Ridgway Area MS does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.8).
- •St Marys Area MS is the larger school with 459 students compared with 198.
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 St Marys Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgway Area MS ranks higher (68.2 vs 43.9 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 St Marys Area MS?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Ridgway and Saint Marys in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgway Area MS: 198. St Marys Area MS: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgway Area MS and St Marys Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ridgway Area MS is 179th of 521 and St Marys Area MS is 378th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).