For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 735 students in Mercersburg, PA.
The top ranked public high school in Mercersburg, PA is James Buchanan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercersburg, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mercersburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Mercersburg, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Buchanan High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mercersburg, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Buchanan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4773 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Grades: 9-12
| 735 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mercersburg, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mercersburg, PA include James Buchanan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mercersburg?
1 public high schools are located in Mercersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercersburg?
Mercersburg public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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