Lower Dauphin HS vs Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 204 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
Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS
Somerset · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,054 students
| Measure | Lower Dauphin HS Hummelstown, Pennsylvania | Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS Somerset, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #69 of 618 | #256 of 618 |
| National rank | #798 of 16,910 | #3918 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,057 | 1,054 |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | 1,054 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 54% |
| city | Hummelstown | Somerset |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lower Dauphin HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 67.6).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on math proficiency (74% vs 54%).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 51.9%).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.5).
- •Lower Dauphin HS is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 1,054.
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 Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS?
On the Success Index (US), Lower Dauphin HS ranks higher (83.7 vs 67.6 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 Lower Dauphin HS and Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS?
About 204 km in a straight line, between Hummelstown and Somerset in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Dauphin HS: 1,057. Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS: 1,054. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Dauphin HS and Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lower Dauphin HS is 69th of 618 and Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS is 256th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).