Fink El Sch vs Lower Dauphin HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fink El Sch
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
Lower Dauphin HS
Hummelstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,057 students
| Measure | Fink El Sch Middletown, Pennsylvania | Lower Dauphin HS Hummelstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1205 of 1,627 | #69 of 618 |
| National rank | #33581 of 50,301 | #798 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 257 | 1,057 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 1,057 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 74% |
| city | Middletown | Hummelstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Dauphin HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 37.6).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on math proficiency (74% vs 22%).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 47%).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 72.4%).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.2).
- •Lower Dauphin HS is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 257.
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 Fink El Sch better than Lower Dauphin HS?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Dauphin HS ranks higher (83.7 vs 37.6 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 Fink El Sch and Lower Dauphin HS?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Middletown and Hummelstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fink El Sch: 257. Lower Dauphin HS: 1,057. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fink El Sch and Lower Dauphin HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fink El Sch is 1205th of 1,627 and Lower Dauphin HS is 69th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).