Baresville El Sch vs South Western SHS
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.
Baresville El Sch
Hanover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
586 students
South Western SHS
Hanover · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,380 students
| Measure | Baresville El Sch Hanover, Pennsylvania | South Western SHS Hanover, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #889 of 1,627 | #91 of 618 |
| National rank | #21216 of 50,301 | #1226 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 586 | 1,380 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 1,380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 82% |
| city | Hanover | Hanover |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Western SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 55.6).
- •South Western SHS does better on math proficiency (82% vs 43%).
- •South Western SHS does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 61%).
- •South Western SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 52.7%).
- •South Western SHS is the larger school with 1,380 students compared with 586.
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 Baresville El Sch better than South Western SHS?
On the Success Index (US), South Western SHS ranks higher (80.3 vs 55.6 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 Baresville El Sch and South Western SHS?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hanover and Hanover in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baresville El Sch: 586. South Western SHS: 1,380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baresville El Sch and South Western SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Baresville El Sch is 889th of 1,627 and South Western SHS is 91st of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).