Ridley HS vs Scranton HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridley HS
Folsom · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,825 students
Scranton HS
Scranton · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,815 students
| Measure | Ridley HS Folsom, Pennsylvania | Scranton HS Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 618 | #518 of 618 |
| National rank | #4249 of 16,910 | #12530 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,825 | 1,815 |
| Enrollment | 1,825 | 1,815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Folsom | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridley HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 33.6).
- •Ridley HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Ridley HS does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •Ridley HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 100%).
- •Ridley HS does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.4).
- •Ridley HS is the larger school with 1,825 students compared with 1,815.
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 Ridley HS better than Scranton HS?
On the Success Index (US), Ridley HS ranks higher (66.2 vs 33.6 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 Ridley HS and Scranton HS?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridley HS: 1,825. Scranton HS: 1,815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridley HS and Scranton HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Ridley HS is 272nd of 618 and Scranton HS is 518th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).