Top 10 Best Dauphin County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public middle schools serving 33,285 students in Dauphin County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dauphin County, PA are Hershey MiddleSchool, Infinity Charter School and Central Dauphin MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dauphin County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Dauphin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).

Best Dauphin County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hershey MiddleSchool
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
500 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2222
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #22.
Infinity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5405 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 238-1880
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Central Dauphin MiddleSchool
(Math: 27% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4600 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #44.
Lower Dauphin MiddleSchool
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
251 Quarry Rd
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5310
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #55.
Linglestown MiddleSchool
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3060
Grades: 6-8
| 813 students
Rank: #66.
Reach Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 East Park Drive, Suite 204
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 704-8437
Grades: K-12
| 6,978 students
Rank: #77.
Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
One Innovation Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(844) 590-2864
Grades: K-12
| 16,419 students
Rank: #88.
Upper Dauphin Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5668 State Route 209
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 362-8177
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students
Rank: #99.
Price
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 East High Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #1010.
Marshall Math Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Grades: 5-8
| 377 students
Rank: #1111.
Halifax Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 13% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3940 Peters Mountain Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Grades: 5-8
| 279 students
Rank: #1212.
Millersburg Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
799 Center St
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-2108
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Rank: #1313.
Middletown Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Oberlin Rd
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 930-0739
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #1414.
Central Dauphin East MiddleSchool
(Math: 11% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
628 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: #1515.
Swatara MiddleSchool
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Highland St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9363
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #1616.
Susquehanna Twp MiddleSchool
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Wood St
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Grades: 6-8
| 685 students
Rank: #1717.
Cougar Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 State St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
(717) 703-4325
Grades: 1-12
| 305 students
Rank: #1818.
Marshall Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Hale Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Grades: 5-8
| 99 students
Rank: #1919.
Rowland Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1842 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Grades: 5-8
| 816 students
Rank: #2020.
Steelton-highspire High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Reynders Ave.
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3809
Grades: 7-12
| 592 students
Rank: #2121.
Camp Curtin Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4200
Grades: 5-8
| 745 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dauphin County, PA

Dauphin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2915 North Third St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-0400
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
1201 North Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5122
Grades: K
| n/a students
1206 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1201
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
2900 North 6th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4200
Grades: PK-8
| 683 students
2915 North Third St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4350
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Catherine & Roosevelt
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 948-3360
Grades: K-3
| 396 students
791 Enders Road
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Grades: PK-1
| 160 students
1524 Pine Tree Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 469-0618
Grades: K-6
| 232 students
1701 North 6th St
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-1320
Grades: K-8
| 382 students
1842 Derry St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Grades: K-8
| 700 students
301 Hale Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1400
Grades: PK-8
| 461 students
333 Market Street, 14th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126
(717) 778-2644
Grades: PK-12
| 7,270 students
333 Market Street, 14th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126
(717) 778-2644
Grades: K-12
| 7,257 students
3219 Green St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1480
Grades: 2-8
| 108 students
279 Boas Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-7696
Grades: K-8
| 364 students
Shimmell School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
548 South 17th St
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1520
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
2537 North 5th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-1560
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
2915 N 3rd St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-0400
Grades: 4-12
| 870 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dauphin County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dauphin County, PA include Hershey MiddleSchool, Infinity Charter School and Central Dauphin MiddleSchool.
How many public middle schools are located in Dauphin County, PA?
21 public middle schools are located in Dauphin County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Dauphin County, PA?
Dauphin County, PA public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).

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