Hershey HS vs Hershey Primary El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 589 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hershey HS
Hershey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,050 students
Hershey Primary El Sch
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
427 students
| Measure | Hershey HS Hershey, Pennsylvania | Hershey Primary El Sch Hershey, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #24 of 618 | #291 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #324 of 16,910 | #4416 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 1,050 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 71% |
| city | Hershey | Hershey |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hershey HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 81.0).
- •Hershey HS does better on math proficiency (86% vs 71%).
- •Hershey HS does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 74%).
- •Hershey HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 29%).
- •Hershey HS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
- •Hershey HS is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 427.
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 HS better than Hershey Primary El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hershey HS ranks higher (88.7 vs 81.0 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 HS and Hershey Primary El Sch?
About 589 m in a straight line, between Hershey and Hershey in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hershey HS: 1,050. Hershey Primary El Sch: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey HS and Hershey Primary El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey HS is 24th of 618 and Hershey Primary El Sch is 291st of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).