Manheim Central School District

281 White Oak Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,719 students in Manheim Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Manheim Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,719 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Manheim Central School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 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 87% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#289 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Manheim Central   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manheim Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manheim Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Manheim Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Manheim Central   School District and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
81 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
341 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
15%
# Black Students
48 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,158 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
79%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
85 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
19
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
193
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
188
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
212
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
205
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
203
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
207
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
220
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
218
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
245
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
217
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
200
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,203 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,235 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Manheim Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$58 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of Manheim Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,203
$23,696
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Manheim Central   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,235
$23,119
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Manheim Central   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Manheim Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manheim Central Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Adele Ave
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 880 students
Rank: #22.
Baron Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 E Gramby St
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8900
Grades: PK-4
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Doe Run Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
281 Doe Run Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8800
Grades: K-4
| 640 students
Rank: #44.
Manheim Central Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
261 White Oak Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 835 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Manheim Central School District?
Manheim Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,719 students.
What is the rank of Manheim Central School District?
Manheim Central School District is ranked #294 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Manheim Central School District?
79% of Manheim Central School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manheim Central School District?
Manheim Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Manheim Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,235 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,719 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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