Central Dauphin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,446 students in Central Dauphin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Central Dauphin School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Central Dauphin School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 676 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.59
# American Indian Students
29 Students
3,209 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,921 Students
78,130 Students
% Asian Students
16%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,662 Students
249,124 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
15%
# Black Students
2,539 Students
237,601 Students
% Black Students
20%
14%
# White Students
5,215 Students
1,013,297 Students
% White Students
42%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
1,519 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,070 Students
88,902 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
864
114,224
# Students in 1st Grade:
967
120,874
# Students in 2nd Grade:
993
126,245
# Students in 3rd Grade:
996
120,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,046
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,010
126,467
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,012
127,501
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,014
129,322
# Students in 8th Grade:
950
130,160
# Students in 9th Grade:
998
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
915
138,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
842
131,949
# Students in 12th Grade:
839
129,591
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,188 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,662. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,673 is less than the state median of $23,086. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Central Dauphin School District?
Central Dauphin School District manages 19 public schools serving 12,446 students.
What is the rank of Central Dauphin School District?
Central Dauphin School District is ranked #359 out of 676 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Dauphin School District?
42% of Central Dauphin School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Dauphin School District?
Central Dauphin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Central Dauphin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,673 is less than the state median of $23,086. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 19 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 12,446 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
