Southern York County School District

The Southern York County School District is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 133 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district is Susquehannock High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, coming in at 88th out of 681 in the 2024-2025 school year. The school boasts strong academic performance, with 60.7% of 11th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, 67.4% in Biology, and 77.8% in Literature. Another strong performer is Southern Elementary School, which ranks 351st out of 1,511 elementary schools in the state and excels in both math and English language arts, with 61.8% of all grades proficient or better in math and 61.4% in ELA.

The schools in the Southern York County School District generally outperform the state averages on the Keystone Exams and PSSA tests, particularly in literature and science. The district also has low dropout rates, ranging from 1.4% to 1.4%, and spends between $16,073 and $18,936 per student, with the middle school having the highest per-student spending. The student-teacher ratios range from 12.3 to 14.7 students per teacher, indicating relatively small class sizes.