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%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,845 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 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Southern York County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.58
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
117 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
124 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
2,503 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
88%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
206
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
195
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
187
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
193
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
222
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
255
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
205
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
236
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
236
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
230
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
213
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,878 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,781 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Southern York County School District?
Southern York County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,845 students.
What is the rank of Southern York County School District?
Southern York County School District is ranked #117 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern York County School District?
88% of Southern York County School District students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 $18,781 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 2,845 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in PA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
