For the 2026 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 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), 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 95%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Western Sr. High School, with 96% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Western Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Gr: 9-12 | 1,356 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Hanover Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Moul Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: 8-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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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