For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 970 students in Mount Joy, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mount Joy, PA are Donegal High School and Lancaster County Career And Technology Center - Mt Joy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Joy, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mount Joy have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Mount Joy, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Donegal High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mount Joy, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center - Mt Joy
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
432 Old Market St
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-3000
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Mount Joy, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1360 Strickler Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 665-9766
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 665-9766
Gr: K-4 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
300 Orchard Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1426
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1426
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Minority enrollment: 3%
297 S Barbara St
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-5117
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-5117
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mount Joy, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mount Joy, PA include Donegal High School and Lancaster County Career And Technology Center - Mt Joy.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Joy?
2 public high schools are located in Mount Joy.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Joy?
Mount Joy public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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