Top 10 Best York County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 20,839 students in York County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in York County, PA are York Suburban Sr. High School, Spring Grove Area High School and Kennard-dale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in York County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
York County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is York Co School Of Technology, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best York County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
York Suburban Sr. High School
Math: 85% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1800 Hollywood Dr
York, PA 17403
(717) 885-1270
Grades: 9-12
| 885 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Grove Area High School
Math: 71%
Math: 82% | Reading: 86%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1490 Roth Church Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-4731
Grades: 9-12
| 1,164 students
Rank: #33.
Kennard-dale High School
Math: 70-74%
Math: 74% | Reading: 85%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
393 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4871
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
Rank: #44.
Central York High School
Math: 61% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Mundis Mill Rd
York, PA 17406
(717) 846-6789
Grades: 9-12
| 1,797 students
Rank: #55.
Northern High School
Math: 56%
Math: 70% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
653 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: 9-12
| 1,062 students
Rank: #66.
Hanover Sr. High School
Math: 65-69%
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Moul Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 637-9000
Grades: 8-12
| 600 students
Rank: #77.
South Western Sr. High School
Math: 83% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Rank: #88.
Eastern York High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
720 Cool Creek Rd
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-1551
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #99.
York Co School Of Technology
Vocational School
Math: 54%
Math: 63% | Reading: 72%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2179 South Queen Street
York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,659 students
Rank: #1010.
Dallastown Area Sr. High School
Math: 71% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 New School Ln
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,952 students
Rank: #1111.
Susquehannock High School
Math: 69% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3280 Fissels Church Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Grades: 9-12
| 964 students
Rank: #1212.
Northeastern Sr. High School
Math: 73% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 High St
Manchester, PA 17345
(717) 266-3644
Grades: 9-12
| 1,175 students
Rank: #1313.
Red Lion Area Sr. High School
Math: 63% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Horace Mann Ave
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 246-1611
Grades: 9-12
| 1,475 students
Rank: #1414.
Red Land Sr. High School
Math: 56% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
560 Fishing Creek Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-6561
Grades: 9-12
| 1,090 students
Rank: #1515.
Dover Area High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Intermediate Ave
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8066
Grades: 9-12
| 982 students
Rank: #1616.
West York Area High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Bannister St
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-6634
Grades: 9-12
| 856 students
Rank: #1717.
York Regional Charter School
Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32 West North Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 801-3900
Grades: K-11
| 927 students
Rank: #1818.
William Penn Sr. High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 W College Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 849-1218
Grades: 9-12
| 1,548 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crispus Attucks Charter School
Charter School
605 S Duke Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 848-3610
Grades: 12
| 67 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in York County, PA

York County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
33 Muddy Creek Forks Rd
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6100
Grades: K-6
| 221 students
4500 Intermediate Ave
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8067
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240
Grades: 5-8
| 642 students
220 Country Club Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-5550
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
6560 York Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-3486
Grades: 1-4
| 108 students
625 East Philadelphia St.
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-6160
Grades: 5-12
| 497 students
329 South Lindbergh Ave
York, PA 17401
(717) 849-1388
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
1381 W Poplar St
York, PA 17404
(717) 843-6631
Grades: K-1
| 257 students
850 Lewisberry Rd
Lewisberry, PA 17339
(717) 938-2621
Grades: K-2
| 215 students
459 W. King St.
York, PA 17401
(717) 845-4046
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
2110 Windsor Rd
Windsor, PA 17366
(717) 246-9312
Grades: K-1
| 96 students
300 East 7th Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 767-4863
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in York County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in York County, PA include York Suburban Sr. High School, Spring Grove Area High School and Kennard-dale High School.
How many public high schools are located in York County, PA?
19 public high schools are located in York County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in York County, PA?
York County, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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