For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,098 students in South Williamsport Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in South Williamsport Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,098 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
South Williamsport Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#388 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
27 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
996 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
91%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 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:
85
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
91
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
97
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,343 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,371 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,343
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,371
$23,119
Best South Williamsport Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Mountain Ave
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 323-3694
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 323-3694
Grades: K-4
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Rommelt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 West Central Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 320-4470
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 320-4470
Grades: 5-6
| 192 students
Rank: #33.
South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Percy St
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Grades: 7-12
| 480 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Williamsport Area School District?
South Williamsport Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,098 students.
What is the rank of South Williamsport Area School District?
South Williamsport Area School District is ranked #409 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Williamsport Area School District?
91% of South Williamsport Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Williamsport Area School District?
South Williamsport Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is South Williamsport Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,371 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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