Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17327

The 17327 zip code area is home to 4 schools in the Southern York County School District, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and more average-performing schools, with Susquehannock High School and Southern Elementary School standing out as the top performers in the area.

Susquehannock High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and maintaining a 4-star rating in the past two years. The school boasts strong test scores, with 78.4% of 11th graders proficient or better in Keystone Exams/Literature in 2023-2024. In contrast, Southern Elementary School has shown impressive academic performance, with 64.2% of students proficient or better in PSSA/English Language Arts and 89.8% proficient or better in PSSA/Science, outperforming the district and state averages.

While the schools in the district generally outperform the state averages on standardized tests, there is some variation in elementary school performance, with Friendship Elementary School having lower test scores and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The data also suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower test scores. However, the higher spending per student at Friendship Elementary School may indicate the district's efforts to allocate more resources to support the needs of students from lower-income families.