Ridley HS vs Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 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
Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch
Swarthmore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students
| Measure | Ridley HS Folsom, Pennsylvania | Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch Swarthmore, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #272 of 618 | #39 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4249 of 16,910 | #490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,825 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 1,825 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Folsom | Swarthmore |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.5 vs 66.2).
- •Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 73%).
- •Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 53.5%).
- •Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.5).
- •Ridley HS is the larger school with 1,825 students compared with 560.
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 Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch ranks higher (91.5 vs 66.2 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 Ridley HS and Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Folsom and Swarthmore in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridley HS: 1,825. Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridley HS and Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Ridley HS is 272nd of 618 and Swarthmore-Rutledge Sch is 39th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).