Top Rankings
Hanover Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,929 students in Hanover Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Hanover Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,929 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hanover Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.59
# American Indian Students
18 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
405 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
15%
# Black Students
98 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
1,191 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
62%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
194 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
120
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
131
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
154
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
172
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
159
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
157
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
131
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
152
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
147
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
152
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,584 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,221 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,584
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,221
$23,119
Best Hanover Public School District Public Schools (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.
Hanover Street Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 East Hanover Street
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: K-4
| 240 students
Rank: #33.
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Randolph St
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: K-4
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Moul Avenue
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: K-4
| 225 students
Rank: #55.
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
How many schools belong to Hanover Public School District?
Hanover Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,929 students.
What is the rank of Hanover Public School District?
Hanover Public School District is ranked #257 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover Public School District?
62% of Hanover Public School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hanover Public School District?
Hanover Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Hanover Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,221 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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