For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 721 students in Mercersburg, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in Mercersburg, PA is James Buchanan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercersburg, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mercersburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Mercersburg, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James Buchanan High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mercersburg, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Buchanan High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4773 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mercersburg, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mercersburg, PA include James Buchanan High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mercersburg?
1 public high schools are located in Mercersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercersburg?
Mercersburg public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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