Hershey Intrmd El Sch 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 Intrmd El Sch
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
479 students
South Hanover El Sch
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Hershey Intrmd El Sch Hershey, Pennsylvania | South Hanover El Sch Hershey, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #191 of 1,627 | #178 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2518 of 50,301 | #2285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 479 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| city | Hershey | Hershey |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.8 vs 85.4).
- •South Hanover El Sch does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Hershey Intrmd El Sch does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •South Hanover El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 26.7%).
- •Hershey Intrmd El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.3).
- •Hershey Intrmd El Sch is the larger school with 479 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 Intrmd El Sch better than South Hanover El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hershey Intrmd El Sch 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 Intrmd El Sch: 479. South Hanover El Sch: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey Intrmd El Sch and South Hanover El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey Intrmd El Sch is 191st of 1,627 and South Hanover El Sch is 178th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).