Hanover Area JSHS vs Kennedy Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.7 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
Kennedy Early Childhood Center
Nanticoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
505 students
| Measure | Hanover Area JSHS Hanover Township, Pennsylvania | Kennedy Early Childhood Center Nanticoke, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #548 of 618 | #1425 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14220 of 16,910 | #44287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 977 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 977 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 101.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 18% | – |
| city | Hanover Township | Nanticoke |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanover Area JSHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 20.9).
- •Hanover Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 101.4%).
- •Kennedy Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.6).
- •Hanover Area JSHS is the larger school with 977 students compared with 505.
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 Kennedy Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Hanover Area JSHS ranks higher (25.8 vs 20.9 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 Kennedy Early Childhood Center?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Hanover Township and Nanticoke in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanover Area JSHS: 977. Kennedy Early Childhood Center: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanover Area JSHS and Kennedy Early Childhood Center rank in Pennsylvania?
Hanover Area JSHS is 548th of 618 and Kennedy Early Childhood Center is 1425th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).