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Northern York County SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,308 students in Northern York County SD 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 Northern York County SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,308 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Northern York County SD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#263 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
57 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
153 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
55 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,972 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
253
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
222
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
259
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
273
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
245
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
233
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
265
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
245
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
290
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
264
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
262
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
246
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,242 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,325 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,242
$23,665
Spending / Student
$15,325
$23,089
Best Northern York County SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dillsburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 S Chestnut St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Northern High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
653 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: 9-12
| 1,062 students
Rank: #33.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 South Mountain Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Wellsville Campus
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Zeigler Road
Wellsville, PA 17365
(717) 432-8691
Wellsville, PA 17365
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Northern MiddleSchool
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #66.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
657 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-8691
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern York County SD School District?
Northern York County SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,308 students.
What is the rank of Northern York County SD School District?
Northern York County SD School District is ranked #267 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northern York County SD School District?
90% of Northern York County SD School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Northern York County SD School District?
Northern York County SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Northern York County SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,325 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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