For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,946 students in Hanover, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Hanover, PA are South Western Sr. High School and Hanover Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Hanover, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Western Sr. High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hanover, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Western Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Grades: 9-12
| 1,356 students
Rank: #22.
Hanover Sr. High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Moul Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: 8-12
| 590 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hanover, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hanover, PA include South Western Sr. High School and Hanover Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hanover?
2 public high schools are located in Hanover.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hanover are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hanover include: Hanover Sr. High School vs. South Western Sr. High School, South Western Sr. High School vs. Hanover Sr. High School
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