For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 39,065 students in Dauphin County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dauphin County, PA are Infinity Charter School, Hershey Middle School and Central Dauphin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dauphin County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Dauphin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dauphin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Infinity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5405 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 238-1880
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 238-1880
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Hershey Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2222
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 531-2222
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Central Dauphin Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4600 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 540-4606
Gr: 6-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Lower Dauphin Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Quarry Rd
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5310
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Halifax Area Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3940 Peters Mountain Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Price
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 East High Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Millersburg Area Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
799 Center St
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-2108
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-2108
Gr: 5-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Linglestown Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Mountain Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3060
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 657-3060
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Upper Dauphin Area Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5668 State Route 209
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 362-8177
Lykens, PA 17048
(717) 362-8177
Gr: 5-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
One Innovation Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 710-3300
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 710-3300
Gr: K-12 | 29,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Middletown Area Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Oberlin Rd
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 930-0739
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 930-0739
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Marshall Math Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hale Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Central Dauphin East Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
628 Rutherford Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 545-4709
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Swatara Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Highland St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9363
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 939-9363
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
Reach Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 East Park Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 704-8437
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 704-8437
Gr: K-12 | 5,721 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1616.
Susquehanna Twp Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Wood St
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-5125
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
Cougar Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 North 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-4325
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 703-4325
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1818.
Steelton-highspire High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Reynders Ave.
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3809
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(717) 704-3809
Gr: 7-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Camp Curtin Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 N 6th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4200
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 703-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Rowland Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1842 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Harrisburg, PA 17104
(717) 703-4500
Gr: 7-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dauphin County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dauphin County, PA include Infinity Charter School, Hershey Middle School and Central Dauphin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dauphin County?
21 public middle schools are located in Dauphin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dauphin County?
Dauphin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Dauphin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dauphin County include: Lower Dauphin Middle School vs. Hershey Middle School, Central Dauphin East Middle School vs. Central Dauphin Middle School, Hershey Middle School vs. Lower Dauphin Middle School
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