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James Buchanan High School

Tuscarora SD · Franklin County · 4773 Fort Loudon Rd, Mercersburg, PA 17236.0

(717)328-2146

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4/10
#436
Rank 436 out of 625
Top 70%
English Language Arts3/10 · #470 · 25th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #435 · 31st percentile
Science6/10 · #295 · 52nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rolling farmland of Franklin County near the Maryland border, Mercersburg is a small, tight-knit community where high school life still feels central to the town itself. James Buchanan High School sits in the middle of that fabric, drawing students from a wide rural area and offering a science program that punches above its weight for a school its size. Families who are drawn to a slower pace of life, strong community roots, and a school where kids aren't just a number will find a lot to appreciate here.

Student Demographics

178 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
162 (91%)
Multiple Races
6 (3%)
Hispanic
5 (3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged86 (48%)
Students with Disabilities25 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

721
Enrollment
52.2
Teachers (FTE)
13.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

91.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

19
AP Courses
offered
12.4%
AP Participation
of students
91
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #579 · 13th percentile

6 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.