Best High Schools in York County, PA

York County, PA has 39 high schools with 24,904 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 York County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in York County greatly exceed expectations.

1. York Suburban Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York Suburban Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 873 Students

2. Spring Grove Area Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1166 Students

3. Northern Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northern York County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1051 Students

4. Cedar Cliff Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1353 Students

5. Susquehannock Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southern York County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 928 Students

6. Red Lion Area Shs

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Red Lion Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1432 Students

7. Red Land Shs

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Shore Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1101 Students

8. Hanover Shs

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hanover Public Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 585 Students

9. York Co School Of Technology

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York Co School Of Technology • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1620 Students

10. Manchester Valley High

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carroll County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1359 Students

Best Middle Schools in York County, PA

York County, PA has 35 middle schools with 21,883 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 York County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in York County meet expectations.

1. Shallow Brook Inter Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northeastern York Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 450 Students

2. Spring Forge Intrd Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northeastern York Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 419 Students

3. Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dallastown Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1484 Students

4. Northeastern Ms

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northeastern York Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 653 Students

5. Spring Grove Area Ms

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spring Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 635 Students

6. Sinking Springs El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central York Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 640 Students

7. South Eastern Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Eastern Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 407 Students

8. Emory H Markle Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Western Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1028 Students

9. York Suburban Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

York Suburban Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 713 Students

10. Southern Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southern York County Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 441 Students

Best Elementary Schools in York County, PA

York County, PA has 82 elementary schools with 27,641 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 York County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in York County exceed expectations.

1. Red Mill El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Shore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 557 Students

2. New Salem El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Grove Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 414 Students

3. Stewartstown El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Eastern Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 425 Students

4. Indian Rock El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

York Suburban Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 355 Students

5. Highland El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Shore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students

6. Dillsburg El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northern York County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students

7. Fawn Area El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Eastern Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 238 Students

8. Fishing Creek El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Shore Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 434 Students

9. Southern El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southern York County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 569 Students

10. N Hopewell-winterstown El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Red Lion Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 234 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in York County, PA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

York County, PA has a total population of 456,438 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in York County, PA

75,391

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood York County, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

10.75 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

8.95 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in York County, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for York County, PA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,303 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit York County, PA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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