Greater Nanticoke Area SHS vs Hanover Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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 SHS
Nanticoke · Public high · Grades 9–12
698 students
Hanover Area JSHS
Hanover Township · Public high · Grades 7–12
977 students
| Measure | Greater Nanticoke Area SHS Nanticoke, Pennsylvania | Hanover Area JSHS Hanover Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 618 | #548 of 618 |
| National rank | #12348 of 16,910 | #14220 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 698 | 977 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 977 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.3% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 18% |
| city | Nanticoke | Hanover Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greater Nanticoke Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 25.8).
- •Greater Nanticoke Area SHS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Greater Nanticoke Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Hanover Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 103.3%).
- •Hanover Area JSHS does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.4).
- •Hanover Area JSHS is the larger school with 977 students compared with 698.
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 SHS better than Hanover Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Greater Nanticoke Area SHS ranks higher (34.3 vs 25.8 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 Greater Nanticoke Area SHS 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 SHS: 698. Hanover Area JSHS: 977. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greater Nanticoke Area SHS and Hanover Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Greater Nanticoke Area SHS is 516th of 618 and Hanover Area JSHS is 548th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).