Dallastown El Sch vs Red Lion Area JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dallastown El Sch
Dallastown · Public elementary · Grades K–3
181 students
Red Lion Area JHS
Red Lion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
747 students
| Measure | Dallastown El Sch Dallastown, Pennsylvania | Red Lion Area JHS Red Lion, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 1,627 | #280 of 521 |
| National rank | #7942 of 50,301 | #5871 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 181 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 37% |
| city | Dallastown | Red Lion |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dallastown El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 58.2).
- •Dallastown El Sch does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 37%).
- •Dallastown El Sch does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 56%).
- •Red Lion Area JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 63.5%).
- •Red Lion Area JHS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.1).
- •Red Lion Area JHS is the larger school with 747 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 El Sch better than Red Lion Area JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Dallastown El Sch ranks higher (75.0 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 El Sch and Red Lion Area JHS?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Dallastown and Red Lion in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dallastown El Sch: 181. Red Lion Area JHS: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dallastown El Sch and Red Lion Area JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Dallastown El Sch is 432nd of 1,627 and Red Lion Area JHS is 280th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).