Dallastown Area SHS vs Ore Valley El Sch
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 SHS
Dallastown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,046 students
Ore Valley El Sch
York · Public elementary · Grades K–3
556 students
| Measure | Dallastown Area SHS Dallastown, Pennsylvania | Ore Valley El Sch York, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #157 of 618 | #497 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2121 of 16,910 | #9663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 2,046 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 62% |
| city | Dallastown | York |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dallastown Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 72.4).
- •Dallastown Area SHS does better on math proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Dallastown Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Dallastown Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 44.6%).
- •Ore Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.3).
- •Dallastown Area SHS is the larger school with 2,046 students compared with 556.
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 Ore Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Dallastown Area SHS ranks higher (75.1 vs 72.4 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 SHS and Ore Valley El Sch?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Dallastown and York in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dallastown Area SHS: 2,046. Ore Valley El Sch: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallastown Area SHS and Ore Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dallastown Area SHS is 157th of 618 and Ore Valley El Sch is 497th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).