For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,011 students in Fulton County, PA.
The top ranked public schools in Fulton County, PA are Mcconnellsburg High School, Forbes Road Elementary School and Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Fulton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcconnellsburg High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
151 E Cherry St
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3195
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3195
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Forbes Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Red Bird Drive
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
159 Red Bird Drive
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Grades: 7-12
| 160 students
Rank: #44.
Mcconnellsburg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 E Cherry St
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-4438
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-4438
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Mcconnellsburg Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 East Cherry Street
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3195
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3195
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Rank: #66.
Southern Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3072 Great Cove Rd
Warfordsburg, PA 17267
(717) 294-3400
Warfordsburg, PA 17267
(717) 294-3400
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
Rank: #77.
Fulton County Center For Career And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 East Cherry Street
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-5813
Mc Connellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-5813
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Southern Fulton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13083 Buck Valley Rd
Warfordsburg, PA 17267
(717) 294-3251
Warfordsburg, PA 17267
(717) 294-3251
Grades: 7-12
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fulton County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Fulton County, PA include Mcconnellsburg High School, Forbes Road Elementary School and Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Fulton County?
8 public schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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