South Mountain El Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019 · Northern York County SD
#669 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#14491 of 50,301 nationally
About South Mountain El Sch
South Mountain El Sch is a public elementary located in Dillsburg, in the Northern York County SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 389 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 669th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 389.
There are 5 schools in Dillsburg; South Mountain El Sch ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
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 South Mountain El Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Mountain El Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northern MS
Dillsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students · 2.5 km away
Dillsburg El Sch
Dillsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students · 2.5 km away
Northern HS
Dillsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
982 students · 2.6 km away
Northern El Sch
Dillsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
397 students · 2.8 km away
Monroe El Sch
Boiling Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students · 8.1 km away
Iron Forge El Sch
Boiling Springs · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
468 students · 8.9 km away
Boiling Springs HS
Boiling Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
707 students · 9.2 km away
Yellow Breeches MS
Boiling Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students · 9.3 km away
Shepherdstown El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
283 students · 11 km away
Upper Allen El Sch
Mechanicsburg · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
321 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
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390 students
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390 students
Southwest El Sch
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390 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Mountain El Sch a good school?
South Mountain El Sch has a Success Index (US) of 65.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #669 of 1,627 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 South Mountain El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
South Mountain El Sch ranks #669 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #14491 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Mountain El Sch?
South Mountain El Sch had 389 students in 2025.
Is South Mountain El Sch a elementary school or a high school?
South Mountain El Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Mountain El Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Mountain El Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.