South Middleton School District

The South Middleton School District in Pennsylvania operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The district's schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with Boiling Springs High School ranking among the top 228 high schools in the state and Iron Forge Elementary School ranking 402 out of 1,534 elementary schools.

Boiling Springs High School stands out with its impressive 94.0% four-year graduation rate and low 0.5% dropout rate, as well as its solid performance on Keystone Exams, with 75.7% of students proficient or better in Literature, 57.3% in Biology, and 32.5% in Algebra I. Iron Forge Elementary also excels, with 71.6% of 3rd graders, 64.7% of 4th graders, and 58% of 5th graders proficient or better in PSSA Math, and an exceptional 84.4% of 4th graders proficient or better in PSSA Science.

While the district's student population is predominantly white, ranging from 80.79% to 86.1% across the schools, there is a notable presence of Asian and other minority students. The schools also demonstrate varying levels of free/reduced lunch eligibility, with W.G. Rice Elementary School having the highest rate at 38.43%, suggesting potential socioeconomic disparities within the district that may warrant further investigation and targeted support.