Hanover Area JSHS vs Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanover Area JSHS
Hanover Township · Public high · Grades 7–12
977 students
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
Hanover Township · Public middle · Grades 5–6
319 students
| Measure | Hanover Area JSHS Hanover Township, Pennsylvania | Hanover Area Memorial El Sch Hanover Township, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #548 of 618 | #450 of 521 |
| National rank | #14220 of 16,910 | #12000 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 977 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 977 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| city | Hanover Township | Hanover Township |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanover Area Memorial El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 25.8).
- •Hanover Area Memorial El Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Hanover Area JSHS does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •Hanover Area Memorial El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 97.9%).
- •Hanover Area Memorial El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.6).
- •Hanover Area JSHS is the larger school with 977 students compared with 319.
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 Hanover Area JSHS better than Hanover Area Memorial El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hanover Area Memorial El Sch ranks higher (29.6 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 Hanover Area JSHS and Hanover Area Memorial El Sch?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Hanover Township and Hanover Township in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanover Area JSHS: 977. Hanover Area Memorial El Sch: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanover Area JSHS and Hanover Area Memorial El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hanover Area JSHS is 548th of 618 and Hanover Area Memorial El Sch is 450th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).