Susquenita School District

Susquenita School District D.o.
Duncannon, PA 17020-9582
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,698 students in Susquenita School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Susquenita School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (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
1,698 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Susquenita School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#391 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
38%
54%
55%
57%
57%
(21-22)
85-89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
85%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,605 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,398 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,605
$23,724
Spending / Student
$18,398
$23,146

Best Susquenita School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Susquenita High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Susquenita High School
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Susquenita Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Susquenita Elementary Schol
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Gr: K-4 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Susquenita Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Susquenita Middle School
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Gr: 5-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Susquenita School District?
Susquenita School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,698 students.
What is the rank of Susquenita School District?
Susquenita School District is ranked #405 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Susquenita School District?
85% of Susquenita School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Susquenita School District?
Susquenita School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Susquenita School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,398 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,698 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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