Derry Township School District

Primary and Secondary EducationPennsylvania, United States201-500 Employees

Derry Township School District is a public K–12 school system based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, serving residents of Derry Township in Dauphin County. The district educates approximately 3,300 students across five schools situated on a 114-acre campus: Hershey Early Childhood Center, Hershey Primary Elementary School, Hershey Intermediate Elementary School, Hershey Middle School, and Hershey High School. It emphasizes high-quality facilities and programs across curriculum, faculty, administration, and co-curricular and extracurricular activities. The arrangement supports a continuous educational experience from early childhood through high school within a single campus setting.

Statewide assessment results consistently exceed state and national averages at all assessed grade levels, reflecting strong academic outcomes. Hershey High School has been recognized as one of the top public high schools in America by national publications, and more than 90 percent of graduating seniors go on to pursue post-secondary education. In May 2026, Hershey High School hosted its Academic Honors Ceremony, underscoring ongoing student achievement and recognition within the district.

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