East Hanover El Sch vs Palmyra Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Hanover El Sch
Grantville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
333 students
Palmyra Area MS
Palmyra · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students
| Measure | East Hanover El Sch Grantville, Pennsylvania | Palmyra Area MS Palmyra, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #442 of 1,627 | #99 of 521 |
| National rank | #8133 of 50,301 | #1860 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 333 | 820 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| city | Grantville | Palmyra |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmyra Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 74.7).
- •East Hanover El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Palmyra Area MS does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 66%).
- •Palmyra Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 30.6%).
- •Palmyra Area MS does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 13.9).
- •Palmyra Area MS is the larger school with 820 students compared with 333.
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 East Hanover El Sch better than Palmyra Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Palmyra Area MS ranks higher (77.8 vs 74.7 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 East Hanover El Sch and Palmyra Area MS?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Grantville and Palmyra in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Hanover El Sch: 333. Palmyra Area MS: 820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Hanover El Sch and Palmyra Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
East Hanover El Sch is 442nd of 1,627 and Palmyra Area MS is 99th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).