Central Dauphin SHS vs Linglestown MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.3 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
Linglestown MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | Central Dauphin SHS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Linglestown MS Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 618 | #393 of 521 |
| National rank | #1677 of 16,910 | #9560 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,966 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 1,966 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 33% |
| city | Harrisburg | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Dauphin SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 41.2).
- •Central Dauphin SHS does better on math proficiency (73% vs 33%).
- •Central Dauphin SHS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Central Dauphin SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 96.9%).
- •Linglestown MS does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Central Dauphin SHS is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 841.
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 Linglestown MS?
On the Success Index (US), Central Dauphin SHS ranks higher (77.3 vs 41.2 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 Linglestown MS?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Harrisburg and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Dauphin SHS: 1,966. Linglestown MS: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Dauphin SHS and Linglestown MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Central Dauphin SHS is 130th of 618 and Linglestown MS is 393rd of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).