Hershey Early Childhood Ctr vs South Hanover El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.6 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
South Hanover El Sch
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Hershey Early Childhood Ctr Hershey, Pennsylvania | South Hanover El Sch Hershey, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #253 of 1,627 | #178 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3738 of 50,301 | #2285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 420 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 78% |
| Math proficiency | – | 69% |
| city | Hershey | Hershey |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hanover El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 82.3).
- •South Hanover El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 30%).
- •Hershey Early Childhood Ctr does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •Hershey Early Childhood Ctr is the larger school with 420 students compared with 371.
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 South Hanover El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), South Hanover El Sch ranks higher (85.4 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 South Hanover El Sch?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Hershey and Hershey in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr: 420. South Hanover El Sch: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey Early Childhood Ctr and South Hanover El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr is 253rd of 1,627 and South Hanover El Sch is 178th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).