Hershey Early Childhood Ctr vs Lower Dauphin HS
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.
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades K–1
420 students
Lower Dauphin HS
Hummelstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,057 students
| Measure | Hershey Early Childhood Ctr Hershey, Pennsylvania | Lower Dauphin HS Hummelstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #253 of 1,627 | #69 of 618 |
| National rank | #3738 of 50,301 | #798 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 420 | 1,057 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 1,057 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 79% |
| Math proficiency | – | 74% |
| city | Hershey | Hummelstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Dauphin HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 82.3).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 30%).
- •Hershey Early Childhood Ctr does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.1).
- •Lower Dauphin HS is the larger school with 1,057 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 Lower Dauphin HS?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Dauphin HS ranks higher (83.7 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 Lower Dauphin HS?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Hershey and Hummelstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr: 420. Lower Dauphin HS: 1,057. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey Early Childhood Ctr and Lower Dauphin HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr is 253rd of 1,627 and Lower Dauphin HS is 69th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).