Photo: Niteshift36 · CC BY-SA 3.0South Franklin Township’s public schools outscore 69% of Pennsylvania districts
The grade covers the public school district serving South Franklin 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 100% 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 Franklin Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1758 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of South Franklin Township’s, its schools beat 64%, lower than their 69% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 60% and math 32% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,564 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 6 the district’s path is McGuffey MS, then McGuffey HS. See the path ↓
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 Franklin Township’s grade
B+: better than 69% of Pennsylvania school districts, #438 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve South Franklin Township, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in South Franklin Township
Joe Walker El Sch
Grades K–5 · 199 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Washington
1st grade in South Franklin Township
Joe Walker El Sch
Grades K–5 · 199 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Washington
2nd grade in South Franklin Township
Joe Walker El Sch
Grades K–5 · 199 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Washington
3rd grade in South Franklin Township
Joe Walker El Sch
Grades K–5 · 199 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Washington
4th grade in South Franklin Township
Joe Walker El Sch
Grades K–5 · 199 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Washington
5th grade in South Franklin Township
Joe Walker El Sch
Grades K–5 · 199 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Washington
6th grade in South Franklin Township
McGuffey MS
Grades 6–8 · 342 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Claysville
7th grade in South Franklin Township
McGuffey MS
Grades 6–8 · 342 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Claysville
8th grade in South Franklin Township
McGuffey MS
Grades 6–8 · 342 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Claysville
9th grade in South Franklin Township
McGuffey HS
Grades 9–12 · 494 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Claysville
10th grade in South Franklin Township
McGuffey HS
Grades 9–12 · 494 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Claysville
11th grade in South Franklin Township
McGuffey HS
Grades 9–12 · 494 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Claysville
12th grade in South Franklin Township
McGuffey HS
Grades 9–12 · 494 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Claysville
South Franklin Township’s public schools are run by McGuffey School District, which also serves Blaine, Buffalo, Claysville and Donegal 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.
Above the state in reading
South Franklin Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share South Franklin Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| South Franklin Township | B+ | McGuffey |
| Amwell | A− | Trinity Area |
| Buffalo | B+ | McGuffey |
| East Finley | B+ | McGuffey |
| Green Hills | — | McGuffey |
| Morris | — | McGuffey |
| North Franklin | A− | Trinity Area |
4 of the 6 neighbors share McGuffey with South Franklin Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in South Franklin Township
3 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 Franklin Township’s schools
Are South Franklin Township’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools South Franklin Township children attend outscore 69% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #438 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 64%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is South Franklin Township in?
McGuffey School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,513 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do South Franklin Township kids go to high school?
McGuffey HS in Claysville, with 494 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is South Franklin Township’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in McGuffey School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does South Franklin Township spend per student?
$19,564 in McGuffey School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What South Franklin Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near South Franklin 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.