Sullivan County School District

The Sullivan County School District in Pennsylvania consists of two schools: Sullivan County Elementary School and Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School. While the district has seen some notable achievements, such as Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School's high ranking in the 2021-2022 school year, the data also reveals areas for improvement, particularly in academic performance and student diversity.

Academically, both schools struggle to meet state proficiency averages, with Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School's PSSA and Keystone Exam scores falling below the state benchmarks, especially in math. The district's high per-student spending and significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggest that resources may not be effectively utilized to address these academic challenges. Additionally, the lack of racial diversity in both schools, with over 95% of students identifying as white, could impact the educational experiences and opportunities available to students.

The most striking finding is the dramatic fluctuation in Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School's statewide ranking, which plummeted from 36th out of 634 Pennsylvania high schools in 2021-2022 to 422nd out of 674 in 2022-2023. This significant drop in performance, accompanied by a decrease in the school's SchoolDigger rating, warrants further investigation to identify the underlying factors driving these changes and develop strategies to stabilize and improve the school's academic standing.