Total enrollment
1,958
-10 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Fulton County
Pennsylvania · Public K-12
Public-school families in Fulton County pick from 8 schools serving the county's roughly 1,958 K-12 students, with a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high.
4-year change in Fulton County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Fulton County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Pennsylvania | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 52.0% | #26 of 62 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,958 | #63 of 64 | #2,237 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #60 of 64 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.9:1 | #15 of 64 | #506 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 52.7% | #54 of 63 | #1,487 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.8% | #48 of 64 | #2,347 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Fulton County school rankings
Residents
14,531
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
1,958
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,836
Below Pennsylvania avg
Free/reduced lunch
52.7%
Below Pennsylvania avg
Elementary
3
978 students
Middle
1
213 students
High
4
767 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Central Fulton SD
911 students · 4 districts in Fulton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Fulton County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
17.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
46
19.7% under 18
Test scores in Fulton County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Pennsylvania state average: 51.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- McConnellsburg HS· 57.1%
- McConnellsburg El Sch· 52.3%
- McConnellsburg MS· 50.5%
- Forbes Road JSHS· 49.1%
- Forbes Road El Sch· 45.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Southern Fulton JSHS· 34.3%
- Southern Fulton El Sch· 41.4%
- Forbes Road El Sch· 45.1%
- Forbes Road JSHS· 49.1%
- McConnellsburg MS· 50.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McConnellsburg El Sch | Mcconnellsburg | Elementary | PK-05 | 413 | · |
| Southern Fulton El Sch | Warfordsburg | Elementary | PK-06 | 346 | · |
| Southern Fulton JSHS | Warfordsburg | High | 07-12 | 323 | · |
| McConnellsburg HS | Mcconnellsburg | High | 09-12 | 285 | · |
| Forbes Road El Sch | Waterfall | Elementary | PK-06 | 219 | · |
| McConnellsburg MS | Mcconnellsburg | Middle | 06-08 | 213 | · |
| Forbes Road JSHS | Waterfall | High | 07-12 | 158 | · |
| Fulton County Center for Career and Technology | Mcconnellsburg | High | 09-12 | 1 | · |
Cities in Fulton County
About Fulton County
In Pennsylvania, Fulton County is a thinly populated county of about 14,531 residents. 8 public schools across the county teaches about 1,958 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $65,836 a year, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 8% noticeably below the Pennsylvania median.
For a sense of the school types, Fulton County comprises 3 elementary schools (978 students), 1 middle school (213), and 4 high schools (767).
Central Fulton SD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 911 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Fulton County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,968 students to 1,958.
On allk12, the community for Fulton County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data