Chambersburg Area School District

The Chambersburg Area School District in Pennsylvania encompasses 17 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district showcases a range of academic performance, with standout schools like Chambersburg Area Middle School - North and Guilford Hills Elementary School ranking among the top in the state, while others like Benjamin Chambers Elementary School and Stevens Elementary School struggle.

Chambersburg Area Middle School - North stands out as a high-performing middle school, ranking 251 out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. It boasts strong test scores, with 64.5% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA and 67.4% of 8th graders proficient or better in Science. At the elementary level, Guilford Hills Elementary School and South Hamilton Elementary School are the top performers, with exceptional test scores and state rankings in the top quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

The district also exhibits a wide range in student demographics, with Chambersburg Area Senior High School having a more diverse student body compared to the more homogeneous Guilford Hills Elementary School. Additionally, there does not appear to be a clear correlation between per-student spending and academic outcomes, as some of the highest-spending schools, like Fayetteville Elementary School, are only middle-of-the-pack performers.