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Central Dauphin MS

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · Grades 6 to 8 · Central Dauphin SD

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About Central Dauphin MS

Central Dauphin MS is a public school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving grades 6 through 8. Enrollment was 834 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Harrisburg. With about 56.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.7 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Dauphin County. Central Dauphin SD runs 19 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 64 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address4600 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17109
Phone(717) 540-4606
School districtCentral Dauphin SD
Grades6 to 8
Students (2024-25)834
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)56.9
Students per teacher14.7
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelMiddle
Locale (NCES)Suburb, large, Dauphin County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 420540000838). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Phillips El SchPublic · Grades K to 5Harrisburg · 0.4 miInfinity CSCharter · Grades K to 8Harrisburg · 0.7 miCentral Dauphin East SHSPublic · Grades 9 to 12Harrisburg · 0.8 miNorth Side El SchPublic · Grades K to 5Harrisburg · 0.9 miCentral Dauphin East MSPublic · Grades 6 to 8Harrisburg · 1 miMerakey Education & Autism CenterPrivate · Grades 8 to 12Harrisburg · 1 miSouth Side El SchPublic · Grades K to 5Harrisburg · 1.1 miSusquehanna Twp MSPublic · Grades 6 to 8Harrisburg · 1.5 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Central Dauphin MS serve?

Central Dauphin MS serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Central Dauphin MS?

Central Dauphin MS reported 834 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Dauphin MS?

About 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 834 students and 56.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Central Dauphin MS a public or charter school?

Central Dauphin MS is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Central Dauphin MS in?

Central Dauphin MS is part of Central Dauphin SD. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/pa/central-dauphin-sd/

Where is Central Dauphin MS located?

Central Dauphin MS is at 4600 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17109. The phone number is (717) 540-4606.

How many other schools are near Central Dauphin MS?

There are 64 other schools within 5 miles of Central Dauphin MS in our directory.

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