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The grade covers the public school district serving Guilford Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Guilford Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 2007 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Guilford Township’s, its schools beat 24%, lower than their 40% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 55% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,286 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Shalom Christian Academy (private) and Calvary Mennonite School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Guilford Township’s grade
C+: better than 40% of Pennsylvania school districts, #772 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Guilford Township, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Guilford Township · depends on your address
Chambersburg Area MS - North
Grades 6–8 · 1,072 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Chambersburg
Chambersburg Area MS - South
Grades 6–8 · 1,025 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Chambersburg
7th grade in Guilford Township · depends on your address
Chambersburg Area MS - North
Grades 6–8 · 1,072 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Chambersburg
Chambersburg Area MS - South
Grades 6–8 · 1,025 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Chambersburg
8th grade in Guilford Township · depends on your address
Chambersburg Area MS - North
Grades 6–8 · 1,072 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Chambersburg
Chambersburg Area MS - South
Grades 6–8 · 1,025 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Chambersburg
9th grade in Guilford Township
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
Grades 9–12 · 706 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Chambersburg
10th grade in Guilford Township
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
Grades 9–12 · 706 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Chambersburg
11th grade in Guilford Township
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
Grades 9–12 · 706 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Chambersburg
12th grade in Guilford Township
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch
Grades 9–12 · 706 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Chambersburg
Guilford Township’s public schools are run by Chambersburg Area School District, which also serves Chambersburg, Greene, Hamilton and Letterkenny and others. Parts of Guilford Township (9% of its land) are served by Waynesboro Area instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Guilford Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Guilford Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Guilford Township | C+ | Chambersburg Area |
| Hamilton | C+ | Chambersburg Area |
| Chambersburg | C+ | Chambersburg Area |
| Greene | C+ | Chambersburg Area |
| Antrim | A− | Greencastle-Antrim |
| Quincy | B− | Waynesboro Area |
| Hamiltonban | B+ | Fairfield Area |
3 of the 6 neighbors share Chambersburg Area with Guilford Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Guilford Township
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Franklin County Career and Technology Center).
Questions about Guilford Township’s schools
Are Guilford Township’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Guilford Township children attend score below 60% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #772 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 24%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Guilford Township in?
Chambersburg Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 9,373 students in 17 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Guilford Township are served by Waynesboro Area.
Where do Guilford Township kids go to high school?
Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch in Chambersburg, with 706 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Guilford Township’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Chambersburg Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Guilford Township spend per student?
$15,286 in Chambersburg Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Guilford Township?
Yes: Shalom Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 703 students) and Calvary Mennonite School (religious, grades 1–10, 52 students).
Parents talk
What Guilford Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Guilford Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.