Derry Township School District, Hershey

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The Derry Township School District is a midsized, suburban public school district which serves Derry Township in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The district includes the unincorporated Village of Hershey. Derry Township School District encompasses approximately 27 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 21,273. By 2010, the district's population increased to 24,690 people. The educational attainment levels for the Derry Township School District population were 94% high school graduates and 51.4% college graduates. Pennsylvania State University's Hershey Medical Center is located within the district boundaries. Derry Township School District is one of the 500 public school districts of Pennsylvania. ()

Coordinates: 40°16'26"N, 76°39'9"W

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Derry Township School District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hersheypark, Giant Center, Fahrenheit Roller Coaster, Great Bear Roller Coaster.

1.1 miNW
Vast chocolate-themed amusement park
Hersheypark, Hershey
29 min walk • Hersheypark is a family theme park located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, about 15 miles east of Harrisburg, and 95 miles west of Philadelphia. The park was founded in 1906 by Milton S. Hershey as a leisure park for the employees of the Hershey Chocolate Company. It is wholly and privately owned by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company.
1.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Giant Center, Hershey
32 min walk • The Giant Center is a premier entertainment and sports arena nestled in the sweetest place on Earth, Hershey, Pennsylvania. This versatile facility, which opened its doors in 2002, has since become a hub for a wide array of events, ranging from ice hockey games...
1.2 miN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Fahrenheit Roller Coaster, Hershey
31 min walk • The Fahrenheit Roller Coaster, a thrilling attraction located in Hersheypark, Pennsylvania, promises an adrenaline-pumping experience for visitors of all ages. This daring roller coaster, named after the temperature scale, heats up the excitement with its steep drops...
0.9 miN
High-speed rollercoaster in Hersheypark
Great Bear Roller Coaster, Hershey
23 min walk • The Great Bear Roller Coaster is an exhilarating attraction located in the sweetest place on Earth, Hershey Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This steel roller coaster, known for its distinctive roar and smooth ride, has been thrilling visitors since its debut in 1998.
1.1 miN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Storm Runner, Hershey
28 min walk • Storm Runner is a launched roller coaster located at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Manufactured by Intamin and situated in the Pioneer Frontier section of the park, the Accelerator Coaster opened to the public on May 8, 2004.
1.1 miNW
Theme park, Museum
Hershey's Chocolate World, Hershey
28 min walk • Hershey's Chocolate World is the name of five visitor centers that started in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States. Open year-round, Hershey's Chocolate World offers marketplace shops and restaurants, specializing in Hershey's chocolate products.
1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey
30 min walk • Hersheypark Stadium is a stadium located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on the grounds of Hersheypark. It opened on May 18, 1939. It is used as a sporting facility, concert venue and location for various other large functions.
0.9 miN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Comet, Hershey
24 min walk • Comet is a wooden roller coaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Hollow section of Hersheypark, next to Skyrush.
0.9 miN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
SooperDooperLooper, Hershey
23 min walk • SooperDooperLooper is a looping roller coaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It was designed by Werner Stengel, and built by Anton Schwarzkopf. SooperDooperLooper is located in the Hollow section of the park, across from Skyrush.
1.1 miN
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Trailblazer Roller Coaster, Hershey
27 min walk • Trailblazer is a family roller coaster at Hersheypark amusement park in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Pioneer Frontier section of Hersheypark, just below Storm Runner.
1 miN
Zoo
Zoo America, Hershey
26 min walk • ZooAmerica is a zoo located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1910 by Milton S. Hershey with a few animals, including bears, birds, and deer.

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Which popular attractions are close to Derry Township School District?

Nearby attractions include Hershey Cemetery, Hershey (9 min walk), Hershey Theatre, Hershey (22 min walk), SooperDooperLooper, Hershey (23 min walk), Great Bear Roller Coaster, Hershey (23 min walk).