Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr vs Hanover Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr
Nanticoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
533 students
Hanover Area JSHS
Hanover Township · Public high · Grades 7–12
977 students
| Measure | Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr Nanticoke, Pennsylvania | Hanover Area JSHS Hanover Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 521 | #548 of 618 |
| National rank | #13921 of 15,369 | #14220 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 533 | 977 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 977 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 18% |
| city | Nanticoke | Hanover Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanover Area JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 19.1).
- •Hanover Area JSHS does better on math proficiency (18% vs 13%).
- •Hanover Area JSHS does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Hanover Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.6%).
- •Hanover Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.5).
- •Hanover Area JSHS is the larger school with 977 students compared with 533.
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 Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr better than Hanover Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Hanover Area JSHS ranks higher (25.8 vs 19.1 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 Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr and Hanover Area JSHS?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Nanticoke and Hanover Township in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr: 533. Hanover Area JSHS: 977. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr and Hanover Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr is 487th of 521 and Hanover Area JSHS is 548th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).