Hanover Area Memorial El Sch vs Wyoming Valley West SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
Hanover Township · Public middle · Grades 5–6
319 students
Wyoming Valley West SHS
Plymouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,362 students
| Measure | Hanover Area Memorial El Sch Hanover Township, Pennsylvania | Wyoming Valley West SHS Plymouth, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #450 of 521 | #458 of 618 |
| National rank | #12000 of 15,369 | #9466 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 319 | 1,362 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 1,362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 101.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 50% |
| city | Hanover Township | Plymouth |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wyoming Valley West SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 29.6).
- •Wyoming Valley West SHS does better on math proficiency (50% vs 22%).
- •Wyoming Valley West SHS does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 43%).
- •Hanover Area Memorial El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 101.4%).
- •Hanover Area Memorial El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.5).
- •Wyoming Valley West SHS is the larger school with 1,362 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 Memorial El Sch better than Wyoming Valley West SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Wyoming Valley West SHS ranks higher (46.0 vs 29.6 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 Memorial El Sch and Wyoming Valley West SHS?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Hanover Township and Plymouth in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch: 319. Wyoming Valley West SHS: 1,362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanover Area Memorial El Sch and Wyoming Valley West SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch is 450th of 521 and Wyoming Valley West SHS is 458th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).