Fulton County Schools & Education
Fulton County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,447
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#54
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Fulton County
Measured School Summary
Fulton County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.4%.
Funding Context
Fulton County spends $10,447 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 12% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Fulton County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
8 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #54 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
87.4%
2.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,447
$111 above the state average
School coverage
8
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Fulton County has 8 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Fulton County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Fulton County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#54
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Central Fulton SD
Elementary to high school visible
931 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Southern Fulton SD
Elementary and high visible
697 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Forbes Road SD
Elementary and high visible
354 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Fulton County Center for Career and Technology
High school only in this slice
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Central Fulton SD is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Fulton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Fulton County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Fulton County, Pennsylvania
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Fulton County’s Small Town Education
Fulton County features a streamlined education system with eight public schools divided among four districts. The county serves 1,982 students through three elementary, one middle, and four high schools. This structure provides a traditional K-12 experience within a compact, manageable network.
Central Fulton and Southern Fulton Districts
Central Fulton School District is the largest in the county, educating 931 students across three schools. Southern Fulton follows with 697 students, while the smaller Forbes Road district serves 354. With zero charter schools in the area, these four local districts are the exclusive providers of public education.
The Heart of Rural Learning
All eight schools in Fulton County are located in rural settings, offering a consistent and quiet learning environment. The average school size is 283 students, with McConnellsburg Elementary being the largest campus at 429 students. This rural character ensures small class sizes and a high degree of community involvement in every school.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Fulton County
Reported Enrollment
1,982
8 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Fulton County
Central Fulton SD
Southern Fulton SD
Forbes Road SD
Fulton County Center for Career and Technology
8 Public Schools in Fulton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McConnellsburg El Sch | Record | Central Fulton SD | McConnellsburg, 17233Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 429 |
| Southern Fulton El Sch | Record | Southern Fulton SD | Warfordsburg, 17267Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 372 |
| Southern Fulton JSHS | Record | Southern Fulton SD | Warfordsburg, 17267Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 325 |
| McConnellsburg HS | Record | Central Fulton SD | McConnellsburg, 17233Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 291 |
| Forbes Road El Sch | Record | Forbes Road SD | Waterfall, 16689Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 213 |
| McConnellsburg MS | Record | Central Fulton SD | McConnellsburg, 17233Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 211 |
| Forbes Road JSHS | Record | Forbes Road SD | Waterfall, 16689Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 141 |
| Fulton County Center for Career and Tech | Record | Fulton County Center for Career and Technology | McConnellsburg, 17233Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
McConnellsburg El Sch
Central Fulton SD
McConnellsburg, 17233 / Rural: Distant
Southern Fulton El Sch
Southern Fulton SD
Warfordsburg, 17267 / Rural: Distant
Southern Fulton JSHS
Southern Fulton SD
Warfordsburg, 17267 / Rural: Distant
Fulton County Center for Career and Tech
Fulton County Center for Career and Technology
McConnellsburg, 17233 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,447
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Fulton County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Fulton County, Pennsylvania?
Fulton County features a streamlined education system with eight public schools divided among four districts. The county serves 1,982 students through three elementary, one middle, and four high schools. This structure provides a traditional K-12 experience within a compact, manageable network.
What are the major school districts in Fulton County, Pennsylvania?
Central Fulton School District is the largest in the county, educating 931 students across three schools. Southern Fulton follows with 697 students, while the smaller Forbes Road district serves 354. With zero charter schools in the area, these four local districts are the exclusive providers of public education.
What is the school experience like in Fulton County?
All eight schools in Fulton County are located in rural settings, offering a consistent and quiet learning environment. The average school size is 283 students, with McConnellsburg Elementary being the largest campus at 429 students. This rural character ensures small class sizes and a high degree of community involvement in every school.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.