Top Rankings
South Western School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,317 students in South Western School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in South Western School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,317 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
303 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
South Western School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#242 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
57%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.59
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
64 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
285 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
15%
# Black Students
245 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
3,543 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
82%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
166 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
279
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
337
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
331
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
312
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
350
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
331
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
350
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
324
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
347
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
345
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
344
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
351
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
316
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,434 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 $19,465 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,434
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,465
$23,119
Best South Western School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Western Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4807
Grades: 9-12
| 1,356 students
Rank: #22.
Manheim Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5778 Blooming Grove Road
Glenville, PA 17329
(717) 229-2930
Glenville, PA 17329
(717) 229-2930
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
West Manheim Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Baltimore Pike
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4890
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4890
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #44.
Emory H Markle Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Bowman Rd
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4840
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4840
Grades: 6-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #55.
Baresville Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 Sanford Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4870
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4870
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #66.
Park Hills Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 W Granger St
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4880
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 633-4880
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Western School District?
South Western School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,317 students.
What is the rank of South Western School District?
South Western School District is ranked #239 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Western School District?
82% of South Western School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Western School District?
South Western School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is South Western School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,465 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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