For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,213 students in Hanover, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hanover, PA are Hanover Sr. High School, Emory H Markle Middle School and Hanover Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hanover, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Rank: #22.
Emory H Markle Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4840
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4840
Grades: 6-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #33.
Hanover Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Keagy Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: 5-8
| 602 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hanover, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hanover, PA include Hanover Sr. High School, Emory H Markle Middle School and Hanover Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hanover?
3 public middle schools are located in Hanover.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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