Mahanoy Area El Sch vs West Hanover El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 71 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mahanoy Area El Sch
Mahanoy City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
589 students
West Hanover El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
589 students
| Measure | Mahanoy Area El Sch Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania | West Hanover El Sch Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1307 of 1,627 | #354 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #38622 of 50,301 | #5932 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 589 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 67% |
| city | Mahanoy City | Harrisburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Hanover El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 29.9).
- •West Hanover El Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •West Hanover El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 45%).
- •West Hanover El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 99.3%).
- •Mahanoy Area El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.1).
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 Mahanoy Area El Sch better than West Hanover El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), West Hanover El Sch ranks higher (78.4 vs 29.9 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 Mahanoy Area El Sch and West Hanover El Sch?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Mahanoy City and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mahanoy Area El Sch: 589. West Hanover El Sch: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mahanoy Area El Sch and West Hanover El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mahanoy Area El Sch is 1307th of 1,627 and West Hanover El Sch is 354th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).