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South Fayette Township School District

3680 Old Oakdale Rd
Mcdonald, PA 15057
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

South Fayette Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,487 students in South Fayette Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
51±¬ÁÏs in South Fayette Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,487 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Fayette Township School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#10 out of 685 school districts
(Top 5%)
74%
38%
86%
55%
85%
57%
97%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
67%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,069 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,678 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,069
$23,696
Spending / Student
$16,678
$23,119

Best South Fayette Township School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Fayette Intermediate School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Lt Will Way
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Gr: 3-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
South Fayette High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3640 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
South Fayette Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3700 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
3620 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Gr: K-2 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Fayette Township School District?
South Fayette Township School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,487 students.
What is the rank of South Fayette Township School District?
South Fayette Township School District is ranked #11 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Fayette Township School District?
67% of South Fayette Township School District students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Fayette Township School District?
South Fayette Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is South Fayette Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,678 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,487 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in PA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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