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Schools in New Freedom · Southern York County School District

New Freedom’s public schools outscore 85% of Pennsylvania districts

In New Freedom, 48% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving New Freedom, 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.

#215of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
66%
▲ 11 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
48%
▲ 12 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 8 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.7K
▼ 14% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.3
PA 13.4
Schools in town
1
2,709 students on the public path
In brief

New Freedom’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 748 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of New Freedom’s, its schools beat 72%, lower than their 85% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 66% and math 48% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,704 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Southern MS, then Susquehannock HS. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. John the Baptist School (private) is 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind New Freedom’s grade

A− Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 85% of Pennsylvania school districts, #215 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 85%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (748)Better than 72%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,486 test results and a graduating class of 213 could put New Freedom anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of New Freedom’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,450 in math, 1,522 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve New Freedom, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–63 schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to B+
7–8Southern MSin Glen RockC
9–12Susquehannock HSin Glen RockB−

New Freedom’s public schools are run by Southern York County School District, which also serves Codorus, Glen Rock, Railroad and Shrewsbury and others. 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.

Southern York County School DistrictGrades K–12 · 5 schools · 2,709 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 13.3 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$18,704PA $21,758 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading66%
State average 55.1% · 1522 students tested
Math48%
State average 36.1% · 1450 students tested

New Freedom vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share New Freedom’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
New FreedomASouthern York County
ShrewsburyASouthern York County
Railroad—Southern York County

All 2 neighbors share Southern York County with New Freedom, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in New Freedom

6 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).

Also serving New Freedomin other towns
Southern El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–6 · Glen Rock
B+
527 students14:1Rate it →
Shrewsbury El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–6 · Shrewsbury
B
482 students14:1Rate it →
Friendship El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–6 · Glen Rock
C+
377 students12:1Rate it →
Southern MS
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Glen Rock
C
466 students13:1Rate it →
Susquehannock HS
High · Grades 9–12 · Glen Rock
B−
857 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. John the Baptist School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
Private · Catholic
167 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about New Freedom’s schools

Are New Freedom’s schools good?

By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools New Freedom children attend outscore 85% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #215 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is New Freedom in?

Southern York County School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,709 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do New Freedom kids go to high school?

Susquehannock HS in Glen Rock, with 857 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is New Freedom’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Southern York County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does New Freedom spend per student?

$18,704 in Southern York County School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in New Freedom?

Yes: St. John the Baptist School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 167 students).

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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.