Top Rankings
South Eastern School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,495 students in South Eastern School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in South Eastern School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,495 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Eastern School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
16%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
91%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,479 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,995 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,479
$23,724
Spending / Student
$22,995
$23,146
Best South Eastern School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stewartstown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17945 Barrens Rd N
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-2725
Gr: K-4 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Fawn Area Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4220
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4220
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
South Eastern Intrmd School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
Gr: 5-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Kennard-dale High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
393 Main St
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4871
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4871
Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Delta-peach Bottom Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1081 Atom Rd
Delta, PA 17314
(717) 456-5313
Delta, PA 17314
(717) 456-5313
Gr: K-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
South Eastern Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
375 Main Street
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
Fawn Grove, PA 17321
(717) 382-4851
Gr: 7-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Eastern School District?
South Eastern School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,495 students.
What is the rank of South Eastern School District?
South Eastern School District is ranked #156 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Eastern School District?
91% of South Eastern School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Eastern School District?
South Eastern School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is South Eastern School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,995 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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