Eisenhower MS vs Lower Dauphin MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 116 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eisenhower MS
Norristown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
781 students
Lower Dauphin MS
Hummelstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Eisenhower MS Norristown, Pennsylvania | Lower Dauphin MS Hummelstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #464 of 521 | #136 of 521 |
| National rank | #12668 of 15,369 | #2931 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 781 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.7% | 32.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| city | Norristown | Hummelstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Dauphin MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 26.0).
- •Lower Dauphin MS does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Lower Dauphin MS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 40%).
- •Lower Dauphin MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 101.7%).
- •Lower Dauphin MS does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 11.8).
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 Eisenhower MS better than Lower Dauphin MS?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Dauphin MS ranks higher (72.0 vs 26.0 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 Eisenhower MS and Lower Dauphin MS?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Norristown and Hummelstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eisenhower MS: 781. Lower Dauphin MS: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eisenhower MS and Lower Dauphin MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Eisenhower MS is 464th of 521 and Lower Dauphin MS is 136th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).