Top Rankings
Manheim Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,764 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 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,764 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manheim Central 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 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#301 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.6%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
13%
16%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
79%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,842 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,889 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,842
$23,724
Spending / Student
$20,889
$23,146
Best Manheim Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manheim Central Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Adele Ave
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-8400
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Doe Run Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
281 Doe Run Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8800
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8800
Gr: K-4 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Baron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 E Gramby St
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8900
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8900
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Manheim Central Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
261 White Oak Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-1700
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 664-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manheim Central School District?
Manheim Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,764 students.
What is the rank of Manheim Central School District?
Manheim Central School District is ranked #297 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Manheim Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,889 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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