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Wilson SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
8
Schools
6,352
Students
$18,389
Per-Pupil Spend
+28% nat'l
36.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-16pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Wilson SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 6,352 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,389 is above average for a US public school district. 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cornwall Terrace El SchKG–05558
Green Valley El SchKG–05537
Shiloh Hills El SchKG–05557
Spring Ridge El SchKG–05559
Whitfield El SchKG–05576
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Wilson Southern MS06–08767
Wilson West MS06–08739
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Wilson HS09–122,059
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,389+28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
22%
70%
State
21.9%
Local (property tax)
70.0%
Federal
8.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (70%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
6,352
Students
36%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $18,389 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wilson SD?
Wilson SD has 8 public schools, serving a total of 6,352 students.
What is the graduation rate for Wilson SD?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Wilson SD spend per student?
Wilson SD spends $18,389 per pupil — 28% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Wilson SD?
36% of students in Wilson SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Wilson SD?
No, Wilson SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Wilson SD serve?
Wilson SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wilson SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wilson SD is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.