Dallastown Area MS vs Dallastown Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dallastown Area MS
Dallastown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,014 students
Dallastown Area SHS
Dallastown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,046 students
| Measure | Dallastown Area MS Dallastown, Pennsylvania | Dallastown Area SHS Dallastown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #264 of 521 | #157 of 618 |
| National rank | #5565 of 15,369 | #2121 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,014 | 2,046 |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 2,046 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 75% |
| city | Dallastown | Dallastown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dallastown Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 59.6).
- •Dallastown Area SHS does better on math proficiency (75% vs 37%).
- •Dallastown Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 64%).
- •Dallastown Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 41%).
- •Dallastown Area MS does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.3).
- •Dallastown Area SHS is the larger school with 2,046 students compared with 1,014.
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 Dallastown Area MS better than Dallastown Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Dallastown Area SHS ranks higher (75.1 vs 59.6 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 Dallastown Area MS and Dallastown Area SHS?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Dallastown and Dallastown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dallastown Area MS: 1,014. Dallastown Area SHS: 2,046. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallastown Area MS and Dallastown Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dallastown Area MS is 264th of 521 and Dallastown Area SHS is 157th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).