For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,513 students in Mcguffey School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Mcguffey School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
4 Schools
2,931 Schools
# Students
1,513 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mcguffey School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#253 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.2%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
16%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
96%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,707 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,704 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,707
$23,730
Spending / Student
$20,704
$23,152
Best Mcguffey School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joe Walker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2510 Park Ave
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-3061
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-3061
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Mcguffey High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
86 Mcguffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3328
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3328
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Claysville Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
119 Main St
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 663-7772
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 663-7772
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Mcguffey Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
86 Mcguffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3323
Claysville, PA 15323
(724) 948-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcguffey School District?
Mcguffey School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,513 students.
What is the rank of Mcguffey School District?
Mcguffey School District is ranked #251 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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 Mcguffey School District?
96% of Mcguffey School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcguffey School District?
Mcguffey School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Mcguffey School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,704 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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