Hershey MS vs Hershey Primary El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 297 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hershey MS
Hershey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students
Hershey Primary El Sch
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
427 students
| Measure | Hershey MS Hershey, Pennsylvania | Hershey Primary El Sch Hershey, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #50 of 521 | #291 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #952 of 15,369 | #4416 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 742 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 71% |
| city | Hershey | Hershey |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hershey MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 81.0).
- •Hershey Primary El Sch does better on math proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •Hershey MS does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Hershey Primary El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 30.2%).
- •Hershey MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.2).
- •Hershey MS is the larger school with 742 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 MS better than Hershey Primary El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hershey MS ranks higher (83.5 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 MS and Hershey Primary El Sch?
About 297 m in a straight line, between Hershey and Hershey in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hershey MS: 742. Hershey Primary El Sch: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey MS and Hershey Primary El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey MS is 50th of 521 and Hershey Primary El Sch is 291st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).