Best Mercersburg Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 554 students in Mercersburg, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in Mercersburg, PA is James Buchanan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercersburg, PA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Mercersburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mercersburg, PA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5191 Fort Loudon Rd
Mercersburg, PA 17236
(717) 328-5221
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mercersburg, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mercersburg, PA include James Buchanan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mercersburg?
1 public middle schools are located in Mercersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercersburg?
Mercersburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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