Central Dauphin East SHS vs Quakertown Community HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Dauphin East SHS
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,573 students
Quakertown Community HS
Quakertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,570 students
| Measure | Central Dauphin East SHS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Quakertown Community HS Quakertown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #503 of 618 | #146 of 618 |
| National rank | #11338 of 16,910 | #1906 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,573 | 1,570 |
| Enrollment | 1,573 | 1,570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.5% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 76% |
| city | Harrisburg | Quakertown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quakertown Community HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 38.4).
- •Quakertown Community HS does better on math proficiency (76% vs 40%).
- •Quakertown Community HS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Quakertown Community HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 101.5%).
- •Central Dauphin East SHS does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.4).
- •Central Dauphin East SHS is the larger school with 1,573 students compared with 1,570.
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 Central Dauphin East SHS better than Quakertown Community HS?
On the Success Index (US), Quakertown Community HS ranks higher (76.2 vs 38.4 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 Central Dauphin East SHS and Quakertown Community HS?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Quakertown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Dauphin East SHS: 1,573. Quakertown Community HS: 1,570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Dauphin East SHS and Quakertown Community HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Dauphin East SHS is 503rd of 618 and Quakertown Community HS is 146th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).