Lower Dauphin HS vs Red Land SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 15 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
Red Land SHS
Lewisberry · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
| Measure | Lower Dauphin HS Hummelstown, Pennsylvania | Red Land SHS Lewisberry, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #69 of 618 | #123 of 618 |
| National rank | #798 of 16,910 | #1621 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,057 | 1,061 |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | 1,061 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| city | Hummelstown | Lewisberry |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Dauphin HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 77.7).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on math proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Red Land SHS does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 28.6%).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.6).
- •Red Land SHS is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 1,057.
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 Red Land SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Dauphin HS ranks higher (83.7 vs 77.7 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 Red Land SHS?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Hummelstown and Lewisberry in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Dauphin HS: 1,057. Red Land SHS: 1,061. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Dauphin HS and Red Land SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lower Dauphin HS is 69th of 618 and Red Land SHS is 123rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).