Hershey MS vs South Hanover El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.9 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
South Hanover El Sch
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Hershey MS Hershey, Pennsylvania | South Hanover El Sch Hershey, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #50 of 521 | #178 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #952 of 15,369 | #2285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 742 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 69% |
| city | Hershey | Hershey |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hanover El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 83.5).
- •South Hanover El Sch does better on math proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Hershey MS does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •South Hanover El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 30.2%).
- •Hershey MS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.3).
- •Hershey MS is the larger school with 742 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 MS better than South Hanover El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), South Hanover El Sch ranks higher (85.4 vs 83.5 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 MS and South Hanover El Sch?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Hershey and Hershey in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hershey MS: 742. South Hanover El Sch: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey MS and South Hanover El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey MS is 50th of 521 and South Hanover El Sch is 178th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).