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Northern York County School District


At a glance
184thof 606 Pennsylvania districts▲ 64
Better than 69% of Pennsylvania districts
650 S Baltimore St
Dillsburg, PA 17019-1035
·(717) 432-8691·All Pennsylvania district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 69.6% of districts
6
Schools
3,209
Students
Top rankedDillsburg Elementary School208th of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools
Biggest riser
South Mountain Elementary School up 296 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Wellsville Campus 12 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
Summary:

The Northern York County School District in Pennsylvania consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves students from the northern part of York County, an area known for its strong academic performance and community involvement.

Among the standout schools in the district, Dillsburg Elementary School consistently ranks as one of the top elementary schools in the state, with a 4-star rating and exceptional performance in math and English language arts. Another high-performing school is South Mountain Elementary School, which also holds a 4-star rating and excels in science and English language arts. While the district's Northern High School has seen some fluctuations in its statewide ranking, it currently ranks 211 out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools and maintains a 4-star rating, along with a commendable 87.9% graduation rate.

However, the data also reveals some variation in performance among the elementary schools, with Northern Elementary School lagging behind the district and state averages in several subject areas. This highlights the need for the district to understand the factors contributing to these differences and implement strategies to ensure consistent high-quality education across all its schools. Overall, the Northern York County School District demonstrates a mix of strong-performing and improving schools, providing families with a range of educational options to meet their children's needs.

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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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