Top Rankings
Central Dauphin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,393 students in Central Dauphin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Central Dauphin School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
12,393 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
820 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Central Dauphin School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#366 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
57%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.58
# American Indian Students
34 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,869 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
15%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,514 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
2,513 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
20%
14%
# White Students
5,403 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
44%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,056 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
856
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
988
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
954
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,050
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
999
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,007
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,015
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
962
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
997
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,053
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
861
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
799
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
852
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,262 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,745 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$214 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$208 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,262
$23,649
Spending / Student
$16,745
$23,073
Best Central Dauphin School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Dauphin Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
437 Piketown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 703-5360
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 703-5360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,975 students
Rank: #22.
West Hanover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7740 Manor Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3210
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3210
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #33.
Linglestown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1044 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3211
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3211
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Paxtonia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6135 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3202
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3202
Grades: K-5
| 689 students
Rank: #55.
Middle Paxton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
931 Peters Mountain Rd
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 265-7920
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 265-7920
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Gibbel Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-8585
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-8585
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #77.
North Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4520 Devonshire Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3201
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3201
Grades: K-5
| 707 students
Rank: #88.
Central Dauphin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Grades: 6-8
| 848 students
Rank: #99.
Central Dauphin East Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
626 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 541-1662
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 541-1662
Grades: 9-12
| 1,590 students
Rank: #1010.
Linglestown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3060
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3060
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #1111.
Rutherford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Clearfield St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1990
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1990
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1212.
Paxtang Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Rutherford St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1781
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1781
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #1313.
Lawnton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Franklin St
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 558-9430
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 558-9430
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #1414.
Chambers Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6450 Chambers Hill Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1655
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 561-1655
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: #1515.
South Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4525 Union Deposit Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 657-3204
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 657-3204
Grades: K-5
| 654 students
Rank: #1616.
Phillips Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Oakmont Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-3203
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #1717.
Central Dauphin East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
628 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: #1818.
Tri-community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Cypress St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9591
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9591
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #1919.
Swatara Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Highland St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9363
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9363
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Dauphin School District?
Central Dauphin School District manages 19 public schools serving 12,393 students.
What is the rank of Central Dauphin School District?
Central Dauphin School District is ranked #360 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Dauphin School District?
44% of Central Dauphin School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Dauphin School District?
Central Dauphin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Central Dauphin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,745 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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