Dallastown Area MS vs Red Lion Area JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.8 km 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
Red Lion Area JHS
Red Lion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
747 students
| Measure | Dallastown Area MS Dallastown, Pennsylvania | Red Lion Area JHS Red Lion, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #264 of 521 | #280 of 521 |
| National rank | #5565 of 15,369 | #5871 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,014 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Dallastown | Red Lion |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dallastown Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 58.2).
- •Dallastown Area MS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •Dallastown Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 45.6%).
- •Red Lion Area JHS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.9).
- •Dallastown Area MS is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 747.
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 Red Lion Area JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Dallastown Area MS ranks higher (59.6 vs 58.2 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 Dallastown Area MS and Red Lion Area JHS?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Dallastown and Red Lion in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dallastown Area MS: 1,014. Red Lion Area JHS: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallastown Area MS and Red Lion Area JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dallastown Area MS is 264th of 521 and Red Lion Area JHS is 280th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).