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South Fayette Township School District


At a glance
7thof 606 Pennsylvania districts▲ 1
Better than 98% of Pennsylvania districts
3680 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057-2580
·(412) 221-4542·All Pennsylvania district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 98.8% of districts
4
Schools
3,522
Students
3
5-star schools
Top rankedSouth Fayette Middle School15th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools
Biggest riser
South Fayette Middle School up 9 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The South Fayette Township School District is a high-performing school system in Pennsylvania, comprising 4 schools that serve students from elementary through high school. The district's schools consistently rank among the best in the state, with all schools receiving 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

The standout schools in the district include South Fayette High School, which is consistently ranked among the top 15 high schools in Pennsylvania and boasts impressive test scores, a high graduation rate, and a low dropout rate. South Fayette Middle School and South Fayette Intermediate School also stand out, with both schools ranked among the top in the state and demonstrating exceptional performance on standardized tests.

Across the district, the schools consistently outperform the state averages on academic measures, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the Pennsylvania scores. The district also appears to allocate resources fairly, with the high school receiving the highest per-student spending. The relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients across the schools suggests that the district serves a predominantly middle-to-high-income student population, which may contribute to the overall high academic performance.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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