Best Schools in Dauphin County, PA
Dauphin County, PA has 117 public schools (18 high, 17 middle, 67 elementary) serving 74,449 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Dauphin County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dauphin County, PA
The top high schools in Dauphin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hershey Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1093 Students
2. Capital Area School For The Arts Cs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital Area School For The Arts Cs • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
3. Lower Dauphin Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students
4. Line Mountain Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Line Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
5. Millersburg Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
6. Dauphin County Technical School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dauphin County Technical School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1125 Students
7. Middletown Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 747 Students
8. Central Dauphin Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1975 Students
9. Halifax Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
10. Harrisburg Hs - Scitech Cmp
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dauphin County, PA
The top middle schools in Dauphin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hershey Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
2. Central Dauphin Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students
3. Millersburg Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 157 Students
4. Lower Dauphin Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
5. Susquenita Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Susquenita Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 569 Students
6. Middletown Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middletown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
7. Linglestown Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 808 Students
8. Halifax Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 273 Students
9. Line Mountain Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Line Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 307 Students
10. Upper Dauphin Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Dauphin Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 312 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dauphin County, PA
The top elementary schools in Dauphin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Hanover El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
2. Hershey Primary El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 447 Students
3. Hershey Intrmd El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 464 Students
4. Infinity Cs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Infinity Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 256 Students
5. Conewago El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 211 Students
6. West Hanover El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 574 Students
7. Paxtonia El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 689 Students
8. Linglestown El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 443 Students
9. Middle Paxton El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students
10. Mountain View El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dauphin County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dauphin County, PA
How many schools are in Dauphin County, PA?
Dauphin County, PA has 117 public schools: 18 high schools, 17 middle schools and 67 elementary schools, serving 74,449 students in total.
How do schools in Dauphin County perform on state tests?
On average, 117 schools in Dauphin County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Dauphin County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dauphin County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dauphin County
11 places in Dauphin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Harrisburg (32)
- Hershey (6)
- Middletown (6)
- Hummelstown (4)
- Steelton (4)
- Halifax (3)
- Millersburg (3)
- Lykens (2)
- Dauphin (1)
- Elizabethville (1)
- Grantville (1)
School districts (9)
- Central Dauphin SD (19 schools)
- Harrisburg City SD (12 schools)
- Lower Dauphin SD (8 schools)
- Derry Township SD (5 schools)
- Middletown Area SD (5 schools)
- Susquehanna Township SD (4 schools)
- Halifax Area SD (3 schools)
- Millersburg Area SD (3 schools)
- Upper Dauphin Area SD (3 schools)