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York County

Pennsylvania · Public K-12

York County reports 111 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 462,924, with an average school size of 579 students. The level mix is 66 elementary, 24 middle, and 18 high schools.

7-year change in York County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
64,004
-138 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
108
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 74%
% Hispanic
16%
was 11%
% Black
11%
was 9%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
462,924
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
111
21 districts
Enrollment
64,242
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$84,829
Above Pennsylvania avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.0%
Below Pennsylvania avg
Elementary
66
26,516 students
Middle
24
16,342 students
High
18
19,833 students
Combined / other
3
1,551 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Dallastown Area SD
6,332 students · 21 districts in York County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of York County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
81%
Hispanic
10%
Black
6%
Asian
2%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
16%
Black
11%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
27.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
21.9% under 18

Test scores in York County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 101 schools ranked. Pennsylvania state average: 51.1%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. York Suburban SHS· 86.3%
  2. Eastern York HS· 79.9%
  3. Dallastown El Sch· 79.2%
  4. Susquehannock HS· 77.8%
  5. York Haven El Sch· 75.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Goode Sch· 8.7%
  2. Hannah Penn· 11.1%
  3. Lincoln CS· 11.6%
  4. Jackson Sch· 12.5%
  5. Ferguson Sch· 12.7%

See all 101 schools in York County ranked by score →

All schools (111)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Dallastown Area SHSDallastownHigh09-122,046·
Central York HSYorkHigh09-121,756·
William Penn SHSYorkHigh09-121,681·
York County School of TechnologyYorkHigh09-121,615·
Dallastown Area Intermediate SchYorkMiddle04-061,519·
South Western SHSHanoverHigh09-121,380·
Red Lion Area SHSRed LionHigh09-121,363·
Northeastern SHSManchesterHigh09-121,189·
Spring Grove Area HSSpring GroveHigh09-121,163·
Red Land SHSLewisberryHigh09-121,061·
York Academy Regional CSYorkCombinedKG-121,058·
Emory H Markle MSHanoverMiddle06-081,046·
Dallastown Area MSDallastownMiddle07-081,014·
Northern HSDillsburgHigh09-12982·
Dover Area HSDoverHigh09-12979·
York Suburban SHSYorkHigh09-12859·
Susquehannock HSGlen RockHigh09-12857·
West York Area HSYorkHigh09-12851·
Central York MSYorkMiddle07-08844·
Northern MSDillsburgMiddle06-08757·
Kennard-Dale HSFawn GroveHigh09-12755·
Red Lion Area JHSRed LionMiddle07-08747·
York Suburban MSYorkMiddle06-08743·
Dover Area MSDoverMiddle06-08735·
Spring Grove El SchSpring GroveElementaryKG-04724·
Devers SchYorkElementaryPK-08686·
North Hills El SchYorkMiddle04-06675·
Hannah PennYorkElementaryPK-08674·
Fairview Intermediate SchNew CumberlandMiddle05-06654·
Lincoln CSYorkElementaryKG-08653·
Spring Grove Area MSSpring GroveMiddle07-08650·
West York Area MSYorkMiddle06-08645·
Goode SchYorkElementaryPK-08641·
Sinking Springs El SchYorkMiddle04-06641·
Eastern York HSWrightsvilleHigh09-12640·
Hanover MSHanoverMiddle05-08636·
Larry J. Macaluso El SchRed LionElementaryKG-06631·
Ferguson SchYorkElementaryPK-08627·
Spring Grove Area Intrmd SchSpring GroveMiddle05-06608·
Northeastern MSMount WolfMiddle07-08595·
Baresville El SchHanoverElementaryKG-05586·
Hanover SHSHanoverHigh08-12578·
McKinley SchYorkElementaryPK-08578·
Roundtown El SchYorkElementaryKG-03573·
Park Hills El SchHanoverElementaryKG-05572·
Ore Valley El SchYorkElementaryKG-03556·
Crossroads MSLewisberryMiddle07-08541·
West Manheim El SchHanoverElementaryKG-05538·
Hayshire El SchYorkElementaryKG-03532·
Davis SchYorkElementaryPK-08530·
Eastern York MSWrightsvilleMiddle06-08527·
Southern El SchGlen RockElementaryKG-06527·
Old Trail Intermediate SchEttersMiddle05-06519·
Shallow Brook Inter SchManchesterMiddle04-06507·
Jackson SchYorkElementaryPK-08501·
Pennwood Cyber CSYorkCombinedKG-12493·
Stony Brook El SchYorkElementaryKG-03484·
Shrewsbury El SchShrewsburyElementaryKG-06482·
Mazie Gable El SchRed LionElementaryKG-06481·
Spring Forge Intrd SchManchesterMiddle04-06477·
Southern MSGlen RockMiddle07-08466·
Loganville-Springfield El SchYorkElementaryKG-03461·
Red Mill El SchEttersElementaryKG-04457·
Dillsburg El SchDillsburgElementaryKG-05440·
Stewartstown El SchStewartstownElementaryKG-04440·
Pleasant View El SchRed LionElementaryKG-06436·
Fishing Creek El SchLewisberryElementaryKG-04431·
Wallace El SchYorkElementaryPK-01427·
Trimmer El SchYorkElementary02-05421·
York Twp El SchYorkElementaryKG-03415·
Lincolnway El SchYorkElementary02-03406·
New Salem El SchYorkElementaryKG-04403·
South Eastern MSFawn GroveMiddle07-08399·
Northern El SchDillsburgElementaryKG-05397·
South Eastern Intrmd SchFawn GroveMiddle05-06397·
South Mountain El SchDillsburgElementaryKG-05389·
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM AcademyYorkElementaryPK-08388·
North Salem El SchDoverElementaryKG-05384·
Friendship El SchGlen RockElementaryKG-06377·
Leib El SchDoverElementaryKG-05372·
Dover Area El SchDoverElementaryKG-05356·
Wrightsville El SchWrightsvilleElementaryKG-05353·
Orendorf El SchManchesterElementaryKG-03350·
Canadochly El SchEast ProspectElementaryKG-05348·
Locust Grove El SchYorkElementaryKG-06348·
Conewago El SchYorkElementaryKG-03343·
Weigelstown El SchDoverElementaryKG-05323·
East York El SchYorkElementary03-05321·
Kreutz Creek El SchHellamElementaryKG-05320·
Yorkshire El SchYorkElementaryKG-02317·
Indian Rock El SchYorkElementary03-05314·
Paradise El SchThomasvilleElementaryKG-04306·
Clearview El SchBrogueElementaryKG-06300·
York Haven El SchYork HavenElementaryKG-03293·
Newberry El SchEttersElementaryKG-04286·
Valley View El SchYorkElementaryKG-02286·
Hanover Street El SchHanoverElementaryKG-04269·
Manheim El SchGlenvilleElementaryKG-05256·
Delta-Peach Bottom El SchDeltaElementaryKG-04255·
Fawn Area El SchFawn GroveElementaryPK-04249·

Cities in York County

York41 schoolsHanover10 schoolsDover6 schoolsRed Lion6 schoolsDillsburg5 schoolsFawn Grove4 schoolsGlen Rock4 schoolsManchester4 schoolsSpring Grove4 schoolsDallastown3 schoolsEtters3 schoolsLewisberry3 schoolsWrightsville3 schoolsNew Cumberland2 schoolsBrogue1 schoolDelta1 schoolEast Prospect1 schoolGlenville1 schoolHellam1 schoolMount Wolf1 schoolMt Wolf1 schoolShrewsbury1 schoolStewartstown1 schoolThomasville1 schoolWellsville1 schoolWindsor1 schoolYork Haven1 school

About York County

York County is a large county of about 462,924 residents in Pennsylvania. Its public-school system instructs approximately 64,242 students across 111 schools.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $84,829, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 19% noticeably above the Pennsylvania median.

In terms of grade levels, York County is made up of 66 elementary schools (26,516 students), 24 middle schools (16,342), 18 high schools (19,833), and 3 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in York County is Dallastown Area SD, which alone enrolls about 6,332 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in York County has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 64,142 students to 64,004. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 74% to 65%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for York County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in York County?
York County, Pennsylvania has 111 public K-12 schools serving approximately 64,242 students.
How many high schools are in York County?
York County, Pennsylvania has 18 public high schools, serving approximately 19,833 students.
How many middle schools are in York County?
York County, Pennsylvania has 24 public middle schools, serving approximately 16,342 students.
How many elementary schools are in York County?
York County, Pennsylvania has 66 public elementary schools, serving approximately 26,516 students.
What is the largest school district in York County?
Dallastown Area SD is the largest school district in York County, serving approximately 6,332 students. The county contains 21 school districts overall.
How many people live in York County?
York County has roughly 462,924 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in York County?
Median household income in York County is $84,829, above the Pennsylvania average of $71,313. About 6.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of York County?
Approximately 27.6% of adults 25 and older in York County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in York County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 53.0% of students in York County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Pennsylvania county average of 69.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in York County schools?
Across York County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.3 to 1.

York County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data