South Abington Township’s public schools outscore 89% of Pennsylvania districts
In South Abington Township, 53% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving South Abington 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 97% 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.
South Abington Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 908 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of South Abington Township’s, its schools beat 82%, lower than their 89% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 72% and math 53% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,997 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 5 the district’s path is Abington Heights MS, then Abington Heights HS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Scranton Area Christian Academy DBA Abington Chris (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.
What’s behind South Abington Township’s grade
A: better than 89% of Pennsylvania school districts, #177 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve South Abington Township, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in South Abington Township
South Abington Sch
Grades K–4 · 301 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Chinchilla
1st grade in South Abington Township
South Abington Sch
Grades K–4 · 301 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Chinchilla
2nd grade in South Abington Township
South Abington Sch
Grades K–4 · 301 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Chinchilla
3rd grade in South Abington Township
South Abington Sch
Grades K–4 · 301 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Chinchilla
4th grade in South Abington Township
South Abington Sch
Grades K–4 · 301 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Chinchilla
5th grade in South Abington Township
Abington Heights MS
Grades 5–8 · 1,073 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Clarks Summit
6th grade in South Abington Township
Abington Heights MS
Grades 5–8 · 1,073 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Clarks Summit
7th grade in South Abington Township
Abington Heights MS
Grades 5–8 · 1,073 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Clarks Summit
8th grade in South Abington Township
Abington Heights MS
Grades 5–8 · 1,073 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Clarks Summit
9th grade in South Abington Township
Abington Heights HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,115 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Clarks Summit
10th grade in South Abington Township
Abington Heights HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,115 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Clarks Summit
11th grade in South Abington Township
Abington Heights HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,115 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Clarks Summit
12th grade in South Abington Township
Abington Heights HS
Grades 9–12 · 1,115 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Clarks Summit
South Abington Township’s public schools are run by Abington Heights School District, which also serves Clarks Green, Clarks Summit, Glenburn and Newton 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.
Well above the state in reading
South Abington Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share South Abington Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| South Abington Township | A | Abington Heights |
| Clarks Summit | A | Abington Heights |
| Waverly | A | Abington Heights |
| Glenburn | A | Abington Heights |
| Clarks Green | A | Abington Heights |
| Newton | A | Abington Heights |
| Scranton | C− | Scranton |
| North Abington | — | Abington Heights |
6 of the 7 neighbors share Abington Heights with South Abington Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in South Abington Township
4 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).
Questions about South Abington Township’s schools
Are South Abington Township’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools South Abington Township children attend outscore 89% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #177 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is South Abington Township in?
Abington Heights School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,391 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do South Abington Township kids go to high school?
Abington Heights HS in Clarks Summit, with 1,115 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is South Abington Township’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Abington Heights School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does South Abington Township spend per student?
$14,997 in Abington Heights School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in South Abington Township?
Yes: Scranton Area Christian Academy DBA Abington Chris (religious, grades PK–6, 40 students).
Parents talk
What South Abington Township families are saying about school.
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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.