Best High Schools in Hershey, PA

Hershey, PA has 5 high schools with 5,463 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hershey score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hershey greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lower Dauphin Hs

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students

2. Hershey Hs

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1093 Students

3. Palmyra Area Shs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Palmyra Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1181 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hershey, PA

Hershey, PA has 4 middle schools with 2,907 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hershey score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hershey greatly exceed expectations.

1. Hershey Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students

2. Palmyra Area Ms

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palmyra Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 829 Students

3. Lower Dauphin Ms

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hershey, PA

Hershey, PA has 8 elementary schools with 2,145 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hershey score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hershey greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lingle Avenue El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palmyra Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 582 Students

2. Hershey Intrmd El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 464 Students

3. South Hanover El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students

4. Hershey Primary El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 447 Students

5. Londonderry El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 222 Students

6. First Discoveries At Bright Horizons

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

First Discoveries At Bright Horizons • Private • Grades KG • 9 Students

7. Bellaire Ridge School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bellaire Ridge School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 32 Students

8. Hershey Early Childhood Ctr

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 416 Students

9. Tender Years

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Tender Years • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 52 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hershey, PA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Hershey, PA has a total population of 16,544 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hershey, PA

10,515

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

47%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hershey, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

13.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.41 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

11.78 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hershey, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hershey, PA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,636 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hershey, PA Internet Health Assessment.

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