For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,316 students in Mc Donald, PA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Mc Donald, PA are South Fayette Middle School and Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Donald, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Mc Donald have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mc Donald, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Fayette Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3700 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Gr: 6-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Gr: 7-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mc Donald, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mc Donald, PA include South Fayette Middle School and Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School. Mc Donald has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public middle schools are located in Mc Donald?
2 public middle schools are located in Mc Donald.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Donald?
Mc Donald public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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