York County Schools & Education
York County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
90.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,003
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#35
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: York County
Measured School Summary
York County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 70/100 and a graduation rate of 90.1%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
York County spends $10,003 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read York County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
106 public schools and 20 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
70/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #35 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
90.1%
0.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,003
$333 below the state average
School coverage
106
20 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
York County has 106 public schools across 20 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What York County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
York County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#35
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Dallastown Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
6,337 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
York City SD
Elementary to high school visible
6,045 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Central York SD
Elementary to high school visible
5,571 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Red Lion Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
4,832 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
West Shore SD is the largest listed district slice, with 13 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in York County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different York County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in York County, Pennsylvania
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Massive Infrastructure for 63,000 Students
York County manages 106 public schools, making it one of the largest educational networks in the state. This includes 64 elementary, 23 middle, and 18 high schools spread across 20 diverse school districts.
Solid Academic Results and Focused Spending
The county's 90.1% graduation rate is on par with the Pennsylvania state average and surpasses the national 87% mark. Educational investment stands at $10,003 per pupil, which is slightly below the state average of $10,336.
West Shore and Dallastown Lead Enrollment
West Shore SD is the largest district with 13 schools and 7,513 students, followed closely by Dallastown Area SD. The county also offers school choice through three charter schools, which make up about 2.8% of the total school count.
From Urban Centers to Rural Landscapes
The county offers a mix of 62 suburban, 25 rural, and 16 city schools, catering to various lifestyle preferences. While the average school size is 596, Dallastown Area SHS serves as a major hub with over 2,000 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
106
in York County
Reported Enrollment
63,227
106 schools reporting
School Districts
20
districts
Charter Schools
3
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
20 School Districts in York County
West Shore SD
GuideDallastown Area SD
GuideYork City SD
GuideCentral York SD
GuideRed Lion Area SD
GuideSouth Western SD
GuideSpring Grove Area SD
GuideNortheastern York SD
GuideNorthern York County SD
GuideDover Area SD
106 Public Schools in York County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 15 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 106 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallastown Area SHS | Profile | Dallastown Area SD | Dallastown, 17313Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,014 |
| Central York HS | Profile | Central York SD | York, 17406Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,807 |
| York Co School of Technology | Profile | York Co School of Technology | York, 17402Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | Vocational | 1,620 |
| William Penn SHS | Profile | York City SD | York, 17403City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,534 |
| Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch | Profile | Dallastown Area SD | York, 17403Suburb: Midsize | 4–6 | Middle | 1,484 |
| Red Lion Area SHS | Profile | Red Lion Area SD | Red Lion, 17356Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,432 |
| South Western SHS | Profile | South Western SD | Hanover, 17331Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,299 |
| Northeastern SHS | Profile | Northeastern York SD | Manchester, 17345Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,175 |
| Spring Grove Area HS | Profile | Spring Grove Area SD | Spring Grove, 17362Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,166 |
| Red Land SHS | Profile | West Shore SD | Lewisberry, 17339Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,101 |
| Northern HS | Profile | Northern York County SD | Dillsburg, 17019Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,051 |
| Emory H Markle MS | Profile | South Western SD | Hanover, 17331Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,028 |
| Dallastown Area MS | Profile | Dallastown Area SD | Dallastown, 17313Suburb: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 1,027 |
| Dover Area HS | Profile | Dover Area SD | Dover, 17315Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,016 |
| York Academy Regional CS | Profile | York Academy Regional CS | York, 17401City: Small | KG–12 | Charter | 963 |
| Susquehannock HS | Record | Southern York County SD | Glen Rock, 17327Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 928 |
| Central York MS | Record | Central York SD | York, 17406Suburb: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 881 |
| York Suburban SHS | Record | York Suburban SD | York, 17403Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 873 |
| West York Area HS | Record | West York Area SD | York, 17404Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 869 |
| Red Lion Area JHS | Record | Red Lion Area SD | Red Lion, 17356Suburb: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 813 |
Dallastown Area SHS
Dallastown Area SD
Dallastown, 17313 / Suburb: Midsize
Central York HS
Central York SD
York, 17406 / Suburb: Midsize
York Co School of Technology
York Co School of Technology
York, 17402 / Suburb: Midsize
William Penn SHS
York City SD
York, 17403 / City: Small
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
Dallastown Area SD
York, 17403 / Suburb: Midsize
Red Lion Area SHS
Red Lion Area SD
Red Lion, 17356 / Suburb: Midsize
South Western SHS
South Western SD
Hanover, 17331 / Suburb: Small
Northeastern SHS
Northeastern York SD
Manchester, 17345 / Suburb: Midsize
Spring Grove Area HS
Spring Grove Area SD
Spring Grove, 17362 / Suburb: Midsize
Red Land SHS
West Shore SD
Lewisberry, 17339 / Suburb: Large
Northern HS
Northern York County SD
Dillsburg, 17019 / Rural: Fringe
Emory H Markle MS
South Western SD
Hanover, 17331 / Suburb: Small
Dallastown Area MS
Dallastown Area SD
Dallastown, 17313 / Suburb: Midsize
Dover Area HS
Dover Area SD
Dover, 17315 / Rural: Fringe
York Academy Regional CS
York Academy Regional CS
York, 17401 / City: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,003
State avg $10,336
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Schools in York County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in York County, Pennsylvania?
York County manages 106 public schools, making it one of the largest educational networks in the state. This includes 64 elementary, 23 middle, and 18 high schools spread across 20 diverse school districts.
How do schools in York County perform academically?
The county's 90.1% graduation rate is on par with the Pennsylvania state average and surpasses the national 87% mark. Educational investment stands at $10,003 per pupil, which is slightly below the state average of $10,336.
What are the major school districts in York County, Pennsylvania?
West Shore SD is the largest district with 13 schools and 7,513 students, followed closely by Dallastown Area SD. The county also offers school choice through three charter schools, which make up about 2.8% of the total school count.
What is the school experience like in York County?
The county offers a mix of 62 suburban, 25 rural, and 16 city schools, catering to various lifestyle preferences. While the average school size is 596, Dallastown Area SHS serves as a major hub with over 2,000 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.