Dallastown Area MS vs Red Lion Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.1 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 SHS
Red Lion · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,363 students
| Measure | Dallastown Area MS Dallastown, Pennsylvania | Red Lion Area SHS Red Lion, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #264 of 521 | #208 of 618 |
| National rank | #5565 of 15,369 | #2894 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,014 | 1,363 |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 1,363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 65% |
| city | Dallastown | Red Lion |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red Lion Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 59.6).
- •Red Lion Area SHS does better on math proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Red Lion Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 64%).
- •Dallastown Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 49.2%).
- •Red Lion Area SHS does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.9).
- •Red Lion Area SHS is the larger school with 1,363 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 Red Lion Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Red Lion Area SHS ranks higher (71.7 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 Red Lion Area SHS?
About 4.1 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 SHS: 1,363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallastown Area MS and Red Lion Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dallastown Area MS is 264th of 521 and Red Lion Area SHS is 208th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).