Best Schools in Dauphin County, PA
Dauphin County, PA has a total of 122 schools including 31 high schools, 20 middle schools and 69 elementary schools. A total of 77,297 students attend Dauphin County, PA schools. On average, schools in Dauphin County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dauphin County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Dauphin County, PA
Dauphin County, PA has 31 high schools with 17,405 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dauphin County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dauphin County exceed expectations.
1. Line Mountain Hs
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Line Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
2. Lower Dauphin Hs
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Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students
3. Capital Area School For The Arts Cs
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Capital Area School For The Arts Cs • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
4. Hershey Hs
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Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1093 Students
5. Dauphin County Technical School
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Dauphin County Technical School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1125 Students
6. Upper Dauphin Area Hs
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Upper Dauphin Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
7. East Pennsboro Area Shs
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East Pennsboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 761 Students
8. Central Dauphin Shs
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Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1975 Students
9. Middletown Area Hs
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Middletown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 747 Students
10. Halifax Area Hs
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Halifax Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dauphin County, PA
Dauphin County, PA has 20 middle schools with 10,445 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dauphin County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dauphin County exceed expectations.
1. Hershey Ms
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Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
2. Susquenita Ms
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Susquenita Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 569 Students
3. Central Dauphin Ms
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Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students
4. Upper Dauphin Area Ms
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Upper Dauphin Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 312 Students
5. Line Mountain Ms
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Line Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 307 Students
6. New Cumberland Ms
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 549 Students
7. Lower Dauphin Ms
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Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
8. Linglestown Ms
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Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
9. Susquehanna Twp Ms
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Susquehanna Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 723 Students
10. Marshall Math Science Academy
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Harrisburg City Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 403 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dauphin County, PA
Dauphin County, PA has 69 elementary schools with 22,174 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dauphin County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dauphin County exceed expectations.
1. Infinity Cs
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Infinity Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 256 Students
2. Susquenita El Sch
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Susquenita Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 694 Students
3. Upper Dauphin Area El Sch
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Upper Dauphin Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 399 Students
4. Hershey Intrmd El Sch
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Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 464 Students
5. West Hanover El Sch
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Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 574 Students
6. South Hanover El Sch
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Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
7. Middle Paxton El Sch
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Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students
8. Washington Heights El Sch
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West Shore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
9. Hershey Primary El Sch
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Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 447 Students
10. Conewago El Sch
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Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dauphin County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dauphin County, PA has a total population of 286,401 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dauphin County, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dauphin County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dauphin County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dauphin County, PA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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