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6.4avg / 10

Northern York County Sd School District

School District · Dillsburg, Pennsylvania

Students: 3,276
Teachers (FTE): 224

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,276

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.6:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#258 of 494

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,796

$3,344 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

3,276 students

Larger than Pennsylvania median

The short answer

Northern York County Sd ranks #258 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Northern York County Sd's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Mountain EL Sch (7.5/10), Dillsburg EL Sch (7.3/10), and Northern EL Sch (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Northern MS

STAAR proficiency rose +6.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Northern York County Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Northern York County Sd

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1South Mountain EL Sch7.5 / 10
2Dillsburg EL Sch7.3 / 10
3Northern EL Sch6.4 / 10
4Northern HS6.2 / 10
5Wellsville Campus5.5 / 10
6Northern MS5.3 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Northern York County Sd

Northern York County Sd is a Dillsburg, Pennsylvania school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 3,276 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. District-level spending was $14,796 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Northern York County Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is South Mountain EL Sch, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.

In standardized testing, Northern York County Sd students show an average math proficiency of 54.3% and ELA proficiency of 66.8%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Northern York County Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency54.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency66.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Northern York County Sd with test data.

Schools in Northern York County Sd

6 schools

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Dillsburg
Total Enrollment
3,276
Teachers (FTE)
224
District spending per student
$14,796NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Northern York County Sd?

Northern York County Sd has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Northern York County Sd?

The average composite rating for Northern York County Sd is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Northern York County Sd?

Northern York County Sd's district-level spending was $14,796 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Northern York County Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Northern York County Sd is 14.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Northern York County Sd?

South Mountain EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Northern York County Sd with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What are the test scores in Northern York County Sd?

Across schools in Northern York County Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Northern York County Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Northern York County Sd has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
54.3%
ELA Proficiency
66.8%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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