For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 706 students in Mercersburg, PA.
The top ranked public high school in Mercersburg, PA is James Buchanan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercersburg, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mercersburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Mercersburg, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Buchanan High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mercersburg, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Buchanan High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4773 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mercersburg, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mercersburg, PA include James Buchanan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mercersburg?
1 public high schools are located in Mercersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercersburg?
Mercersburg public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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