2025 Compare Cities Education:
Hershey, PA vs Ardmore, PA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Ardmore spends 28.9% more per student than Hershey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.1% lower in Ardmore than in Hershey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ardmore had 10.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hershey
 Hershey, PAArdmore, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,858$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,188$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4234573
 Students per Counselor390  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for Hershey    3 Reviews

Lived her most of my life, with a few years in locations close by. If moving to Central PA, Hershey is by far the best. It is a cute town where you will feel extremely  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

We moved to Hershey, PA 2 years ago and fell in love with it. It is a quaint town that hosts various community activities throughout the year. The schools are among  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

We live right next door to Hersheypark and there are many recreational programs within the city for  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Hershey

Reviews for Ardmore    3 Reviews

Joe · 

I live in wynnewood. Everyone is up tight, in a hurry, rude. You cant get very far from major roads (lancaster ave montgomery) so air is unhealthy. Did you notice water  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

We are within walking distance to a great small town shopping area (Suburban Square), public transportation, and a great night life. I enjoy the public parks, the access  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

Ardmore is a town with many Christian churches and at least one elementary school for Jewish children. With its racially diverse population, Ardmore has a variety of  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ardmore


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.