Best Schools in South Mountain, PA
South Mountain, PA has 14 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 9,880 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in South Mountain meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Mountain, PA
The top high schools in South Mountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gettysburg Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1024 Students
2. Waynesboro Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1439 Students
3. Chambersburg Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2348 Students
4. Fairfield Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 298 Students
5. South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 11 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Mountain, PA
The top middle schools in South Mountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gettysburg Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 682 Students
2. Chambersburg Area Ms - South
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1054 Students
3. Fairfield Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 296 Students
4. Waynesboro Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 990 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Mountain, PA
The top elementary schools in South Mountain, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fayetteville El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
2. Fairfield Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 364 Students
3. Mowrey El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 513 Students
4. Franklin Twp El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gettysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Mountain, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Mountain, PA has a total population of 475 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Mountain, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Mountain, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Mountain, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Mountain, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Mountain, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Mountain, PA
How many schools are in South Mountain, PA?
South Mountain, PA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 9,880 students in total.
How do schools in South Mountain perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in South Mountain score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in South Mountain meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Mountain?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in South Mountain
All 1 public schools we grade in South Mountain. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.