Derry Township School District

The Derry Township School District in Pennsylvania is home to five exceptional schools, including three elementary schools (Hershey Intrmd Elementary School, Hershey Primary Elementary School, and Hershey Early Childhood Center), one middle school (Hershey Middle School), and one high school (Hershey High School). These schools consistently demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with multiple schools ranked among the top in the state.

Hershey High School stands out as a top-performing institution, ranking 25th out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive Keystone Exam proficiency rates, ranging from 73.8% in Algebra I to 86.7% in Literature, and maintains a high 87.9% four-year graduation rate with a low 1.4% dropout rate. Hershey Middle School also excels, ranking 41st out of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools and demonstrating strong performance on PSSA exams, with proficiency rates of 80.9% in English Language Arts and 59.8% in Math. Additionally, Hershey Intrmd Elementary School is ranked 100th out of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools, with exceptional PSSA exam results in Math (74.6% proficiency) and English Language Arts (75.6% proficiency).

Across the district, the schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 11.3 to 14.8 students per teacher, and allocate resources equitably, with similar spending per student across the different school levels. The district also serves a diverse student population, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 24.28% to 30.96%, indicating a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds. The presence of the Hershey Early Childhood Center further demonstrates the district's commitment to providing a strong foundation for early learning.