Northern HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019 · Northern York County SD
#109 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#1417 of 16,910 nationally
About Northern HS
Northern HS is a public high located in Dillsburg, in the Northern York County SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 982 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 109th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 982.
There are 5 schools in Dillsburg; Northern HS ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)23.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Northern HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Northern HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northern MS
Dillsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students · 197 m away
Northern El Sch
Dillsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students · 198 m away
Dillsburg El Sch
Dillsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students · 1.3 km away
South Mountain El Sch
Dillsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students · 2.6 km away
Monroe El Sch
Boiling Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students · 9.1 km away
Wellsville Campus
Wellsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students · 9.4 km away
Shepherdstown El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
283 students · 9.9 km away
Upper Allen El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
321 students · 10 km away
Mechanicsburg MS
Mechanicsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,112 students · 10 km away
Iron Forge El Sch
Boiling Springs · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
468 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Greencastle-Antrim SHS
Greencastle · Public high · Grades 9–12
982 students
Chichester SHS
Boothwyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
981 students
Solanco HS
Quarryville · Public high · Grades 9–12
980 students
Dover Area HS
Dover · Public high · Grades 9–12
979 students
Wallenpaupack Area HS
Hawley · Public high · Grades 9–12
986 students
Hanover Area JSHS
Hanover Township · Public high · Grades 7–12
977 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northern HS a good school?
Northern HS has a Success Index (US) of 79.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #109 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Northern HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Northern HS ranks #109 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #1417 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northern HS?
Northern HS had 982 students in 2025.
Is Northern HS a elementary school or a high school?
Northern HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northern HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Northern HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.