Hershey MS vs Lingle Avenue El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hershey MS
Hershey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students
Lingle Avenue El Sch
Palmyra · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
| Measure | Hershey MS Hershey, Pennsylvania | Lingle Avenue El Sch Palmyra, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #50 of 521 | #294 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #952 of 15,369 | #4540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 742 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 73% |
| city | Hershey | Palmyra |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hershey MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 80.8).
- •Lingle Avenue El Sch does better on math proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Lingle Avenue El Sch does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 80%).
- •Hershey MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 33.1%).
- •Hershey MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.6).
- •Hershey MS is the larger school with 742 students compared with 547.
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 Lingle Avenue El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hershey MS ranks higher (83.5 vs 80.8 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 Lingle Avenue El Sch?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Hershey and Palmyra in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hershey MS: 742. Lingle Avenue El Sch: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey MS and Lingle Avenue El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey MS is 50th of 521 and Lingle Avenue El Sch is 294th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).