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5 schools in Hanover Area SD

Pennsylvania · 2,204 students · 1 city

Hanover Area SD has 5 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 2,204 Pennsylvania students across 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in Hanover Area SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,204
+178 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Hanover Area SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
29.4%#342 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,204#213 of 479#4,116 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#162 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
15.5:1#449 of 478#5,970 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
85.8%#73 of 398#912 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
64.3%#36 of 378#1,088 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Hanover Area SD

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,979 to 1,936 students (down 2%) and from 114 to 124 full-time teachers (up 9%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Hanover Area SD

As a low-population district in Pennsylvania, Hanover Area SD serves 2,204 students across 5 schools.

Looking at the level breakdown, Hanover Area SD consists of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Hanover Area SD is about 441, lower than the Pennsylvania average of roughly 569.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,204 students, increased 9% from the 2,026 reported in SY 2020-21.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Hanover Area SD discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Hanover Area SD?
Hanover Area SD operates 5 public K-12 schools in Pennsylvania, serving approximately 2,204 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Hanover Area SD?
Hanover Area SD includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Hanover Area SD?
Hanover Area JSHS is the largest public school in Hanover Area SD by enrollment, with approximately 977 students.
What grade levels does Hanover Area SD serve?
Hanover Area SD serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 5 schools.