Top Rankings
Southern York County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,787 students in Southern York County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Southern York County School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,787 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern York County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 97% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
57%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
5%
14%
% White
87%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,313 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,172 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,313
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,172
$23,119
Best Southern York County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Susquehannock High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3280 Fissels Church Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Grades: 9-12
| 919 students
Rank: #22.
Shrewsbury Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 S Main St
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Grades: K-6
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3280 Fissels Church Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3280 Fissels Church Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Grades: 7-8
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
Friendship Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3457 Sticks Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-4811
Grades: K-6
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern York County School District?
Southern York County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,787 students.
What is the rank of Southern York County School District?
Southern York County School District is ranked #125 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern York County School District?
87% of Southern York County School District students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern York County School District?
Southern York County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Southern York County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,172 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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