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South Williamsport Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,098 students in South Williamsport Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in South Williamsport Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,098 Students
1,668,808 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Williamsport Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#369 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,343 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,694. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,371 is less than the state median of $23,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,343
$23,694
Spending / Student
$17,371
$23,117
Best South Williamsport Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 W Mountain Ave
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 323-3694
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 323-3694
Gr: K-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Rommelt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 West Central Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 320-4470
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 320-4470
Gr: 5-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Percy St
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Gr: 7-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Williamsport Area School District?
South Williamsport Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,098 students.
What is the rank of South Williamsport Area School District?
South Williamsport Area School District is ranked #368 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Williamsport Area School District?
91% of South Williamsport Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Williamsport Area School District?
South Williamsport Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is South Williamsport Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,371 is less than the state median of $23,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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