Line Mountain HS vs Upper Dauphin Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Line Mountain HS
Herndon · Public high · Grades 9–12
311 students
Upper Dauphin Area HS
Elizabethville · Public high · Grades 9–12
331 students
| Measure | Line Mountain HS Herndon, Pennsylvania | Upper Dauphin Area HS Elizabethville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 618 | #334 of 618 |
| National rank | #2413 of 16,910 | #5916 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 311 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Herndon | Elizabethville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Line Mountain HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 59.6).
- •Line Mountain HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Line Mountain HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Line Mountain HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 48.9%).
- •Line Mountain HS does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •Upper Dauphin Area HS is the larger school with 331 students compared with 311.
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 Line Mountain HS better than Upper Dauphin Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Line Mountain HS ranks higher (73.7 vs 59.6 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 Line Mountain HS and Upper Dauphin Area HS?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Herndon and Elizabethville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Line Mountain HS: 311. Upper Dauphin Area HS: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Line Mountain HS and Upper Dauphin Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Line Mountain HS is 178th of 618 and Upper Dauphin Area HS is 334th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).