Dallastown Area MS vs York Twp El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.5 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
York Twp El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades K–3
415 students
| Measure | Dallastown Area MS Dallastown, Pennsylvania | York Twp El Sch York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #264 of 521 | #486 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5565 of 15,369 | #9357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 1,014 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Dallastown | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •York Twp El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 59.6).
- •York Twp El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •York Twp El Sch does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Dallastown Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 50.6%).
- •York Twp El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.9).
- •Dallastown Area MS is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 415.
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 York Twp El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), York Twp El Sch ranks higher (72.9 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 York Twp El Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Dallastown and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dallastown Area MS: 1,014. York Twp El Sch: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallastown Area MS and York Twp El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dallastown Area MS is 264th of 521 and York Twp El Sch is 486th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).