Northern York County SD

Dillsburg, Pennsylvania — 6 schools

3,343
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$17,501
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Northern York County SD operates 6 public schools serving 3,343 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,209 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in York County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,501 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 65.0% local, 29.9% state, and 5.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $68,869 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 23/100, ranked #582 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 349:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.2% White, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Northern Hs accounts for 30.6% of all Northern York County SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Northern York County SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Northern York County SD school enrollment varies 4.0× across entities

Northern York County SD school enrollment ranges from 244 students (lowest) to 982 students (highest), a spread of 738 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Northern York County SD student-counselor ratio is 349:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Northern York County SD is typically wider than the Northern York County SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Northern York County SD chronic absenteeism rate is 14.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.1%
Federal
29.9%
State
65.0%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
582 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in York County county, where this district is located.

$925
Studio/mo
$1,060
1 BR/mo
$1,335
2 BR/mo
$1,796
3 BR/mo
$1,850
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$68,869
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Northern York County SD.

White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
349:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Northern York County SD

School Enrollment
Northern Hs
982
Northern Ms
757
Dillsburg El Sch
440
Northern El Sch
397
South Mountain El Sch
389
Wellsville Campus
244

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Northern York County SD?

Northern York County SD has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,343 students.

How much does Northern York County SD spend per student?

Northern York County SD spends $17,501 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #582 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Northern York County SD?

The average teacher salary in Northern York County SD is $68,869 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Northern York County SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in York County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Northern York County SD?

Northern York County SD students are 88.2% White, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian, 1.4% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Northern York County SD?

Northern York County SD has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #582 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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