Central Dauphin SHS vs Haverford SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 130 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Dauphin SHS
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
Haverford SHS
Havertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,994 students
| Measure | Central Dauphin SHS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Haverford SHS Havertown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #130 of 618 | #53 of 618 |
| National rank | #1677 of 16,910 | #619 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,966 | 1,994 |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | 1,994 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 92% |
| city | Harrisburg | Havertown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haverford SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 77.3).
- •Haverford SHS does better on math proficiency (92% vs 73%).
- •Haverford SHS does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 82%).
- •Haverford SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 36.5%).
- •Central Dauphin SHS does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.5).
- •Haverford SHS is the larger school with 1,994 students compared with 1,966.
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 SHS better than Haverford SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Haverford SHS ranks higher (85.3 vs 77.3 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 SHS and Haverford SHS?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Havertown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Dauphin SHS: 1,966. Haverford SHS: 1,994. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Dauphin SHS and Haverford SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Dauphin SHS is 130th of 618 and Haverford SHS is 53rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).