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#2090 of 2,846 schools in PA
Southern Fulton Jshs
High School · Southern Fulton Sd · Warfordsburg, PA
A Southern Fulton Sd high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13083 Buck Valley Rd, Warfordsburg, PA 17267
- Math 30% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southern Fulton Jshs score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southern Fulton Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,917
Median home value
$242,600
Median rent
$717/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17267; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Middle Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–12 | 4.0 mi | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southern Fulton Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southern Fulton Jshs is listed in Southern Fulton SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Fulton Jshs
Southern Fulton Jshs is a public high school in Warfordsburg, PA, part of Southern Fulton Sd, serving approximately 323 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,090 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Fulton Jshs
What grades does Southern Fulton Jshs serve?
Southern Fulton Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Southern Fulton Jshs?
Southern Fulton Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Fulton Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Fulton Jshs is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Fulton Jshs rank in PA?
Southern Fulton Jshs ranks #2,090 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Southern Fulton Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Fulton Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southern Fulton Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Fulton Jshs has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Southern Fulton Jshs a charter school?
No, Southern Fulton Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Fulton Jshs a Title I school?
No, Southern Fulton Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Fulton Jshs?
42.7% of students at Southern Fulton Jshs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (717) 294-3251
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 17267)
- 2,917
- Area average commute
- 39.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17267; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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