Hershey Primary 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 Primary El Sch
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
427 students
South Hanover El Sch
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Hershey Primary El Sch Hershey, Pennsylvania | South Hanover El Sch Hershey, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #291 of 1,627 | #178 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #4416 of 50,301 | #2285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 427 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 69% |
| city | Hershey | Hershey |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hanover El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 81.0).
- •Hershey Primary El Sch does better on math proficiency (71% vs 69%).
- •South Hanover El Sch does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •South Hanover El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 29%).
- •South Hanover El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •Hershey Primary El Sch is the larger school with 427 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 Primary El Sch better than South Hanover El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), South Hanover El Sch ranks higher (85.4 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 Primary 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 Primary El Sch: 427. South Hanover El Sch: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey Primary El Sch and South Hanover El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey Primary El Sch is 291st of 1,627 and South Hanover El Sch is 178th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).