Lower Dauphin HS vs Pittston Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 139 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Dauphin HS
Hummelstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,057 students
Pittston Area SHS
Pittston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,055 students
| Measure | Lower Dauphin HS Hummelstown, Pennsylvania | Pittston Area SHS Pittston, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 618 | #314 of 618 |
| National rank | #798 of 16,910 | #5467 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,057 | 1,055 |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | 1,055 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 63% |
| city | Hummelstown | Pittston |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Dauphin HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 61.4).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on math proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 53.9%).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.2).
- •Lower Dauphin HS is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 1,055.
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 Lower Dauphin HS better than Pittston Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Dauphin HS ranks higher (83.7 vs 61.4 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 Lower Dauphin HS and Pittston Area SHS?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Hummelstown and Pittston in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Dauphin HS: 1,057. Pittston Area SHS: 1,055. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Dauphin HS and Pittston Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lower Dauphin HS is 69th of 618 and Pittston Area SHS is 314th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).