Dallastown Area SHS vs Dallastown El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 725 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dallastown Area SHS
Dallastown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,046 students
Dallastown El Sch
Dallastown · Public elementary · Grades K–3
181 students
| Measure | Dallastown Area SHS Dallastown, Pennsylvania | Dallastown El Sch Dallastown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #157 of 618 | #432 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2121 of 16,910 | #7942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 2,046 | 181 |
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 74.5% |
| city | Dallastown | Dallastown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.1 vs 75.0).
- •Dallastown Area SHS does better on math proficiency (75% vs 74.5%).
- •Dallastown El Sch does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 79%).
- •Dallastown Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 63.5%).
- •Dallastown El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.3).
- •Dallastown Area SHS is the larger school with 2,046 students compared with 181.
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 SHS better than Dallastown El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dallastown Area SHS and Dallastown El Sch?
About 725 m in a straight line, between Dallastown and Dallastown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dallastown Area SHS: 2,046. Dallastown El Sch: 181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallastown Area SHS and Dallastown El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dallastown Area SHS is 157th of 618 and Dallastown El Sch is 432nd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).