C+
McGuffey School District
Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 9 towns
Serves South Franklin, Donegal, Buffalo, East Finley, Morris, Claysville, West Finley, Blaine and Green Hills.
Students
1,513
Schools
4
Spent per student
$19,564
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
12:1
Debt
$32.8M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about McGuffey School District
- School Grade C+: better than 40% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Spends 10% less per student than the PA average
- 12 students per teacher
- Debt of $32.8M, about $21,656 per student
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency26%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$19,564 per student · 10% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 59%Support & administration 37%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 43%State 52%Federal 4%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,496’20
1,535’21
1,534’22
1,530’23
1,513’24
About steady.
Students
White 96%Two or more races 3%Hispanic 1%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
4 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.