Thompson Township’s public schools score below 60% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 31% of Thompson Township’s students scored proficient, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Thompson Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. 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.
Thompson Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1967 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Thompson Township’s, its schools beat 23%, lower than their 40% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 51% of tested students were proficient in reading and 31% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $20,468 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Southern Fulton JSHS. 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 Thompson Township’s grade
C+: better than 40% of Pennsylvania school districts. Test scores are below the Pennsylvania average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Thompson Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Thompson Township
Southern Fulton El Sch
Grades PK–6 · 346 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Warfordsburg
Kindergarten in Thompson Township
Southern Fulton El Sch
Grades PK–6 · 346 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Warfordsburg
1st grade in Thompson Township
Southern Fulton El Sch
Grades PK–6 · 346 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Warfordsburg
2nd grade in Thompson Township
Southern Fulton El Sch
Grades PK–6 · 346 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Warfordsburg
3rd grade in Thompson Township
Southern Fulton El Sch
Grades PK–6 · 346 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Warfordsburg
4th grade in Thompson Township
Southern Fulton El Sch
Grades PK–6 · 346 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Warfordsburg
5th grade in Thompson Township
Southern Fulton El Sch
Grades PK–6 · 346 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Warfordsburg
6th grade in Thompson Township
Southern Fulton El Sch
Grades PK–6 · 346 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Warfordsburg
7th grade in Thompson Township
Southern Fulton JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 323 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Warfordsburg
8th grade in Thompson Township
Southern Fulton JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 323 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Warfordsburg
9th grade in Thompson Township
Southern Fulton JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 323 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Warfordsburg
10th grade in Thompson Township
Southern Fulton JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 323 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Warfordsburg
11th grade in Thompson Township
Southern Fulton JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 323 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Warfordsburg
12th grade in Thompson Township
Southern Fulton JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 323 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Warfordsburg
Thompson Township’s public schools are run by Southern Fulton School District, which also serves Belfast, Bethel, Brush Creek and Union 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.
Below the state in reading
Thompson Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Thompson Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Thompson Township | C+ | Southern Fulton |
| Warren | — | Tuscarora |
| Bethel | C+ | Southern Fulton |
| Ayr | B+ | Central Fulton |
| Belfast | C+ | Southern Fulton |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Southern Fulton with Thompson Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Thompson Township
2 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 Thompson Township’s schools
Are Thompson Township’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Thompson Township children attend score below 60% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 23%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Thompson Township in?
Southern Fulton School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 669 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
How much does Thompson Township spend per student?
$20,468 in Southern Fulton School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Thompson Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Thompson 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.