Northern York County School District


Summary:

The Northern York County School District in Pennsylvania operates 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's performance varies, with some standout schools like Dillsburg Elementary School consistently exceeding state and district averages on standardized tests, while others like Northern Elementary School struggle.

Dillsburg Elementary is a top performer, with 67.1% of students proficient or better in math and 87.1% in science, far surpassing the district and state averages. Northern Middle School also stands out, ranking in the top 25% of Pennsylvania middle schools with above-average test scores. Meanwhile, Northern High School has shown improvement, moving from a 3-star to a 4-star rating and achieving strong results on the Keystone Exams.

Despite these high-performing schools, the Northern York County School District as a whole ranks 248 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania, suggesting room for improvement at the district level. Additionally, there are potential equity concerns, as the schools with the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower test scores.

District Detail

 650 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019-1035

 (717) 432-8691

SchoolDigger Rank:
248th of 610 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 3,327

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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