Hershey HS vs Lower Dauphin HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.8 km 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
Lower Dauphin HS
Hummelstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,057 students
| Measure | Hershey HS Hershey, Pennsylvania | Lower Dauphin HS Hummelstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 618 | #69 of 618 |
| National rank | #324 of 16,910 | #798 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,050 | 1,057 |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | 1,057 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 74% |
| city | Hershey | Hummelstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hershey HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 83.7).
- •Hershey HS does better on math proficiency (86% vs 74%).
- •Hershey HS does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 79%).
- •Hershey HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 26.5%).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.4).
- •Lower Dauphin HS is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 1,050.
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 Lower Dauphin HS?
On the Success Index (US), Hershey HS ranks higher (88.7 vs 83.7 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 Lower Dauphin HS?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Hershey and Hummelstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hershey HS: 1,050. Lower Dauphin HS: 1,057. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey HS and Lower Dauphin HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey HS is 24th of 618 and Lower Dauphin HS is 69th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).