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Northern York County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,327 students in Northern York County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Northern York County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
3,327 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Northern York County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
56 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
60 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,961 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
89%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
243
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
253
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
226
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
267
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
276
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
260
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
236
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
274
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
241
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
267
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
267
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
251
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
266
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,149 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,237 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,149
$23,649
Spending / Student
$15,237
$23,073
Best Northern York County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
653 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: 9-12
| 1,051 students
Rank: #22.
Dillsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 S Chestnut St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
South Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 South Mountain Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Wellsville Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1060 Zeigler Road
Wellsville, PA 17365
(717) 432-8691
Wellsville, PA 17365
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
657 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #66.
Northern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern York County School District?
Northern York County School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,327 students.
What is the rank of Northern York County School District?
Northern York County School District is ranked #182 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northern York County School District?
89% of Northern York County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern York County School District?
Northern York County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Northern York County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,237 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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