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James Buchanan HS
PublicHighGrades 9–12
4773 Fort Loudon Rd, Mercersburg, PA 17236 · (717) 328-2146 · Part of Tuscarora School District
Students
721
Students per teacher
16:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
What stands out about James Buchanan HS
- School Grade A: near the top of Pennsylvania’s public schools
- Math proficiency 30 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency67%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts75%
State average 55%
Location
Directions ↗
4773 Fort Loudon Rd, Mercersburg
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9178
Grade 10164
Grade 11189
Grade 12190
Enrollment over time
713’20
713’21
735’22
706’23
721’24
About steady.
Who goes here
White 91%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 3%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.