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Tuscarora School District

100 W Seminary St
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Tuscarora 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 6 public schools serving 2,191 students in Tuscarora School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Tuscarora School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,191 Students
1,668,808 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tuscarora School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#313 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
40%
38%
55%
55%
64%
57%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
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 $19,873 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,694. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,041 is less than the state median of $23,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,873
$23,694
Spending / Student
$17,041
$23,117

Best Tuscarora School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mercersburg Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 S Park Ave
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5278
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2311 Lemar Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2191
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9138 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2023
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
James Buchanan High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4773 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
James Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
St. Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 School House Rd
Saint Thomas, PA 17252
(717) 369-3123
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tuscarora School District?
Tuscarora School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,191 students.
What is the rank of Tuscarora School District?
Tuscarora School District is ranked #315 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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 Tuscarora School District?
91% of Tuscarora School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tuscarora School District?
Tuscarora School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Tuscarora School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,041 is less than the state median of $23,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,191 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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