A−
Southern Columbia Area School District
Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 7 towns
Serves Ralpho, Catawissa, Locust, Cleveland, Catawissa, Roaring Creek and Franklin.
Students
1,195
Schools
3
Spent per student
$17,728
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
13:1
Debt
$24.6M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Southern Columbia Area School District
- School Grade A−: better than 84% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 10 pts above the state
- Spends 19% less per student than the PA average
- 13 students per teacher
- Debt of $24.6M, about $20,614 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Iola.
K–6Millville Area Elementary SchoolMillville Area School District
7–12Millville Area JSHSMillville Area School District
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency45%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$17,728 per student · 19% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 35%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 59%State 38%Federal 3%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,255’20
1,240’21
1,235’22
1,207’23
1,195’24
Down 4.8% since 2020.
Students
White 94%Two or more races 2%Hispanic 2%Black <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
3 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.