South Fayette Township School District

3680 Old Oakdale Rd
Mcdonald, PA 15057-2580
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

South Fayette Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 859 students in South Fayette Township School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public middle schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Middle School in South Fayette Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
927 Schools
# Students
3,522 Students
594,310 Students
# Teachers
235 Teachers
44,702 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Fayette Township School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#10 out of 685 school districts
(Top 5%)
74%
38%
86%
55%
85%
57%
97%
87%
(2022-23)
11.6%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
17%
% Black
2%
20%
% White
66%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,889 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 $16,512 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,889
$23,724
Spending / Student
$16,512
$23,146

Best South Fayette Township School District Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Fayette Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3700 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Gr: 6-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Recent Articles

What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 3,522 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in PA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Quick Links