Lower Dauphin HS vs South Hanover El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.0 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
South Hanover El Sch
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
| Measure | Lower Dauphin HS Hummelstown, Pennsylvania | South Hanover El Sch Hershey, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #69 of 618 | #178 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #798 of 16,910 | #2285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,057 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 1,057 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 69% |
| city | Hummelstown | Hershey |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hanover El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 83.7).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on math proficiency (74% vs 69%).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •South Hanover El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 26.5%).
- •Lower Dauphin HS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.3).
- •Lower Dauphin HS is the larger school with 1,057 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 Lower Dauphin HS better than South Hanover El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), South Hanover El Sch ranks higher (85.4 vs 83.7 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 South Hanover El Sch?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Hummelstown and Hershey in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lower Dauphin HS: 1,057. South Hanover El Sch: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lower Dauphin HS and South Hanover El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Lower Dauphin HS is 69th of 618 and South Hanover El Sch is 178th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).