Centerville MS vs Hempfield SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centerville MS
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 7–8
559 students
Hempfield SHS
Landisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,281 students
| Measure | Centerville MS Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Hempfield SHS Landisville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #255 of 521 | #161 of 618 |
| National rank | #5308 of 15,369 | #2164 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 559 | 2,281 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 2,281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 81% |
| city | Lancaster | Landisville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hempfield SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 60.8).
- •Hempfield SHS does better on math proficiency (81% vs 55%).
- •Hempfield SHS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- •Hempfield SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 99.5%).
- •Centerville MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.5).
- •Hempfield SHS is the larger school with 2,281 students compared with 559.
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 Centerville MS better than Hempfield SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Hempfield SHS ranks higher (74.9 vs 60.8 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 Centerville MS and Hempfield SHS?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Landisville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centerville MS: 559. Hempfield SHS: 2,281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centerville MS and Hempfield SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Centerville MS is 255th of 521 and Hempfield SHS is 161st of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).