Hershey Early Childhood Ctr vs Hershey MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 263 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades K–1
420 students
Hershey MS
Hershey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students
| Measure | Hershey Early Childhood Ctr Hershey, Pennsylvania | Hershey MS Hershey, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #253 of 1,627 | #50 of 521 |
| National rank | #3738 of 50,301 | #952 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 420 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 80% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Hershey | Hershey |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hershey MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 82.3).
- •Hershey Early Childhood Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 30.2%).
- •Hershey MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.7).
- •Hershey MS is the larger school with 742 students compared with 420.
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 Hershey Early Childhood Ctr better than Hershey MS?
On the Success Index (US), Hershey MS ranks higher (83.5 vs 82.3 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 Hershey Early Childhood Ctr and Hershey MS?
About 263 m in a straight line, between Hershey and Hershey in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr: 420. Hershey MS: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey Early Childhood Ctr and Hershey MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr is 253rd of 1,627 and Hershey MS is 50th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).