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Hershey High School vs. Lower Dauphin High School

Should you attend Hershey High School or Lower Dauphin High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Hershey High School
550 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lower Dauphin High School
201 S Hanover St
Hummelstown, PA 17036
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Hershey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Lower Dauphin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,079 students in grades 9-12, Hershey High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,088 students in grades 9-12, Lower Dauphin High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,079 students
1,088 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hershey High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lower Dauphin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hershey High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lower Dauphin High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
84 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hershey High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lower Dauphin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hershey High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Derry Township School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lower Dauphin High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lower Dauphin School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#314 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
#616 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hershey High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lower Dauphin High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in PA)
55%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hershey High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lower Dauphin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
83%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hershey High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lower Dauphin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hershey High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lower Dauphin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
94%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hershey High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lower Dauphin High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hershey High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lower Dauphin High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
272
281
Grade 10 Students
282
267
Grade 11 Students
247
242
Grade 12 Students
278
298
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hershey High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lower Dauphin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hershey High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lower Dauphin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hershey High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lower Dauphin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
67%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hershey High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lower Dauphin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hershey High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Derry Township School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lower Dauphin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lower Dauphin School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hershey High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lower Dauphin High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hershey High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lower Dauphin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hershey High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Derry Township School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lower Dauphin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lower Dauphin School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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