East Petersburg El Sch vs Hempfield SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Petersburg El Sch
East Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–6
480 students
Hempfield SHS
Landisville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,281 students
| Measure | East Petersburg El Sch East Petersburg, Pennsylvania | Hempfield SHS Landisville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1044 of 1,627 | #161 of 618 |
| National rank | #26596 of 50,301 | #2164 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 480 | 2,281 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 2,281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 81% |
| city | East Petersburg | Landisville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hempfield SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 47.8).
- •Hempfield SHS does better on math proficiency (81% vs 47%).
- •Hempfield SHS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 60%).
- •Hempfield SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 95.8%).
- •East Petersburg El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.5).
- •Hempfield SHS is the larger school with 2,281 students compared with 480.
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 Petersburg El Sch better than Hempfield SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Hempfield SHS ranks higher (74.9 vs 47.8 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 Petersburg El Sch and Hempfield SHS?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between East Petersburg and Landisville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Petersburg El Sch: 480. Hempfield SHS: 2,281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Petersburg El Sch and Hempfield SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
East Petersburg El Sch is 1044th of 1,627 and Hempfield SHS is 161st of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).