For the 2026 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 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Rank: #22.
Emory H Markle Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4840
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4840
Gr: 6-8 | 1,021 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Hanover Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Keagy Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Gr: 5-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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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