Southern York County School District

The Southern York County School District consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students in the southern region of York County, Pennsylvania. The district's schools demonstrate a range of academic performance, with Susquehannock High School and Southern Elementary School standing out as the top-performing institutions in the district.

Susquehannock High School is consistently ranked among the best high schools in Pennsylvania, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 96.7% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.7% dropout rate, along with strong academic performance, with students outperforming the district and state averages on Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. Southern Elementary School is another high-performing institution, ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and exceeding the district and state averages on PSSA tests across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

In contrast, Friendship Elementary School stands out for its high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, the highest among the schools in the district, and its mixed academic performance on PSSA tests. The district as a whole has a relatively homogeneous student population, with the majority of students identifying as white, though Susquehannock High School is the most racially diverse school in the district. The variation in per-student spending across the schools suggests the need for further analysis to ensure equitable resource allocation and support for all students in the Southern York County School District.