Hershey MS vs Lower Dauphin MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.1 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
Lower Dauphin MS
Hummelstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Hershey MS Hershey, Pennsylvania | Lower Dauphin MS Hummelstown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 521 | #136 of 521 |
| National rank | #952 of 15,369 | #2931 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 742 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 32.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| city | Hershey | Hummelstown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hershey MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 72.0).
- •Hershey MS does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Hershey MS does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 70%).
- •Hershey MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 32.9%).
- •Hershey MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.7).
- •Lower Dauphin MS is the larger school with 781 students compared with 742.
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 Lower Dauphin MS?
On the Success Index (US), Hershey MS ranks higher (83.5 vs 72.0 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 Lower Dauphin MS?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Hershey and Hummelstown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hershey MS: 742. Lower Dauphin MS: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey MS and Lower Dauphin MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey MS is 50th of 521 and Lower Dauphin MS is 136th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).