Butler Area SHS vs Central Dauphin SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 273 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butler Area SHS
Butler · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,956 students
Central Dauphin SHS
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
| Measure | Butler Area SHS Butler, Pennsylvania | Central Dauphin SHS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #184 of 618 | #130 of 618 |
| National rank | #2453 of 16,910 | #1677 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,956 | 1,966 |
| Enrollment | 1,956 | 1,966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 73% |
| city | Butler | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Dauphin SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 73.5).
- •Butler Area SHS does better on math proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- •Central Dauphin SHS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Central Dauphin SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 41.5%).
- •Central Dauphin SHS does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.5).
- •Central Dauphin SHS is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 1,956.
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 Butler Area SHS better than Central Dauphin SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Central Dauphin SHS ranks higher (77.3 vs 73.5 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 Butler Area SHS and Central Dauphin SHS?
About 273 km in a straight line, between Butler and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butler Area SHS: 1,956. Central Dauphin SHS: 1,966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butler Area SHS and Central Dauphin SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Butler Area SHS is 184th of 618 and Central Dauphin SHS is 130th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).