Total enrollment
1,885
-157 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Mercersburg
Pennsylvania · Public K-12
Across 5 public schools, Mercersburg (Pennsylvania) serves approximately 1,885 K-12 students across 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Mercersburg
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 92%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Buchanan HS | High | 09-12 | 721 |
| James Buchanan MS | Middle | 06-08 | 535 |
| Mercersburg El Sch | Elementary | KG-05 | 232 |
| Montgomery El Sch | Elementary | KG-05 | 212 |
| Mountain View El Sch | Elementary | KG-05 | 185 |
About Mercersburg
Mercersburg, Pennsylvania is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,885 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Mercersburg average about 377 students each, 34% meaningfully below the Pennsylvania norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 8%: 2,042 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,885 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Mercersburg discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.