Southern York County School District

The Southern York County School District in Pennsylvania consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is generally a strong-performing one, with several standout schools that consistently rank among the best in the state.

Susquehannock High School is the district's top performer, consistently ranked among the top high schools in Pennsylvania and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in Keystone Exams, with high proficiency rates in Biology and Literature, and maintains a relatively low dropout rate of 1.6% and a solid 87.5% four-year graduation rate. Meanwhile, Southern Elementary School outperforms the district and state averages on PSSA tests, particularly in Science, and ranks in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

The other schools in the district, including Shrewsbury Elementary School, Southern Middle School, and Friendship Elementary School, also perform well overall, with the district ranking 165 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, there is some variation in the elementary schools' performance, and the higher free/reduced lunch rates at certain schools may indicate the need to address potential equity concerns.