Community Palmyra Area School District About Our Community . . . The Palmyra Area School District, located in Lebanon County in south-central Pennsylvania, is comprised of North Londonderry and South Londonderry townships, and the Borough of Palmyra. The district's population is approximately 18,350 within 40 square miles. It is six miles east of Hershey and 15 miles east of Harrisburg, the state capital.
Residents enjoy the benefits of suburban living centered around a community atmosphere.
Excellent and abundant cultural, recreational, entertainment and sports activities are readily available. Palmyra Area School District has a total student enrollment of approximately 2,750 and includes three elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. Students in Grades K-5 are educated at Forge Road, Northside, and Pine Street Elementary Schools, which have a combined student enrollment of approximately1,240. Students in Grades 6-8 are educated in the Palmyra Area Middle School with a student enrollment of approximately 660. Grade 9-12 students are educated at Palmyra Area High School, which has a student population of approximately 850.