Hershey HS vs Penn Hills SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 270 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
Penn Hills SHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,049 students
| Measure | Hershey HS Hershey, Pennsylvania | Penn Hills SHS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 618 | #553 of 618 |
| National rank | #324 of 16,910 | #14488 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,050 | 1,049 |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | 1,049 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 103.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 29% |
| city | Hershey | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hershey HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 24.5).
- •Hershey HS does better on math proficiency (86% vs 29%).
- •Hershey HS does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 46%).
- •Hershey HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 103.8%).
- •Hershey HS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.7).
- •Hershey HS is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 1,049.
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 Penn Hills SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Hershey HS ranks higher (88.7 vs 24.5 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 Penn Hills SHS?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Hershey and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hershey HS: 1,050. Penn Hills SHS: 1,049. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey HS and Penn Hills SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey HS is 24th of 618 and Penn Hills SHS is 553rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).