Top Rankings
Gettysburg Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,820 students in Gettysburg Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Gettysburg Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,820 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Gettysburg Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.59
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
440 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
15%
# Black Students
119 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
2,062 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
73%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
142 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
174
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
174
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
214
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
194
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
223
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
267
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
252
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
263
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
278
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
250
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,540 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,204 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,540
$23,696
Spending / Student
$24,204
$23,119
Best Gettysburg Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gettysburg Area High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1130 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 9-12
| 1,043 students
Rank: #22.
James Gettys Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
898 Biglerville Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Gettysburg Area Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37 Lefever St
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Twp Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
870 Old Route 30
Cashtown, PA 17310
(717) 334-6254
Cashtown, PA 17310
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
98 Lefever Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-6254
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gettysburg Area School District?
Gettysburg Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,820 students.
What is the rank of Gettysburg Area School District?
Gettysburg Area School District is ranked #140 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gettysburg Area School District?
73% of Gettysburg Area School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gettysburg Area School District?
Gettysburg Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Gettysburg Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,204 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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