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Best Schools in Dauphin, PA
Dauphin, PA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,961 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Dauphin don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dauphin, PA
The top high schools in Dauphin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Dauphin Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1975 Students
2. Halifax Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dauphin, PA
The top middle schools in Dauphin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Dauphin Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students
2. Halifax Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 273 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dauphin, PA
The top elementary schools in Dauphin, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle Paxton El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students
2. Halifax Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halifax Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 358 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dauphin, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dauphin, PA has a total population of 4,246 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dauphin, 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, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dauphin, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dauphin, 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, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dauphin, PA
How many schools are in Dauphin, PA?
Dauphin, PA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,961 students in total.
How do schools in Dauphin perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Dauphin score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Dauphin don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dauphin?
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: 45%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Dauphin
1 of 1 schools in Dauphin carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Dauphin. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.