For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,739 students in Donegal School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Donegal School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
2,739 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Donegal School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Graduation Rate
91%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
18%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
73%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,622 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,072 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$58 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,622
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,072
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Donegal School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Donegal Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1177 River Road
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-1561
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-1561
Gr: 3-6 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Donegal High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 Koser Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1871
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1871
Gr: 9-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Donegal Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 Anderson Ferry Road
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 928-2900
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 928-2900
Gr: 7-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
1055 Koser Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-8812
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-8812
Gr: K-2 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Donegal School District?
Donegal School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,739 students.
What is the rank of Donegal School District?
Donegal School District is ranked #258 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Donegal School District?
73% of Donegal School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Donegal School District?
Donegal School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Donegal School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,072 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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