South Williamsport Area School District

515 W Central Ave
South Williamsport, PA 17702
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#388 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of South Williamsport Area   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Williamsport Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Williamsport Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Williamsport Area   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of South Williamsport Area   School District and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of South Williamsport Area   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$19 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of South Williamsport Area   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,343
$23,696
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in South Williamsport Area   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,371
$23,119
This chart displays average spending per public school student in South Williamsport Area   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Williamsport Area School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
555 W Mountain Ave
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 323-3694
Grades: K-4
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Rommelt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
515 West Central Avenue
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Percy St
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,098 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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