Hamburg Area HS vs Perry El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamburg Area HS
Hamburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
674 students
Perry El Sch
Shoemakersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
327 students
| Measure | Hamburg Area HS Hamburg, Pennsylvania | Perry El Sch Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #214 of 618 | #434 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2994 of 16,910 | #7976 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 674 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Hamburg | Shoemakersville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 71.2).
- •Hamburg Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Hamburg Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Perry El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 50.3%).
- •Perry El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •Hamburg Area HS is the larger school with 674 students compared with 327.
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 Hamburg Area HS better than Perry El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Perry El Sch ranks higher (75.0 vs 71.2 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 Hamburg Area HS and Perry El Sch?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Hamburg and Shoemakersville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamburg Area HS: 674. Perry El Sch: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamburg Area HS and Perry El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hamburg Area HS is 214th of 618 and Perry El Sch is 434th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).