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Halifax Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 846 students in Halifax Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Halifax Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
846 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Halifax Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 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 85% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#249 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
16%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
86%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,662 is higher than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,944 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,662
$23,724
Spending / Student
$25,944
$23,146
Best Halifax Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halifax Area High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3940 Peters Mountain Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Halifax Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 School Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Halifax Area Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3940 Peters Mountain Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Halifax Area School District?
Halifax Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 846 students.
What is the rank of Halifax Area School District?
Halifax Area School District is ranked #237 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax Area School District?
86% of Halifax Area School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Halifax Area School District?
Halifax Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Halifax Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,944 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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