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Central Bucks SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
23
Schools
17,482
Students
$20,319
Per-Pupil Spend
+42% nat'l
12.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
96.6%
Graduation Rate
+10.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Central Bucks SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 17,482 students across 23 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,319 is above average for a US public school district. Only 13% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (23)
Elementary Schools15 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Barclay El SchKG–06694
Bridge Valley El SchKG–06695
Buckingham El SchKG–06450
Butler El SchKG–06827
Cold Spring El SchKG–06500
Doyle El SchKG–06432
Gayman El SchKG–06414
Groveland El SchKG–06811
Jamison El SchKG–06587
Kutz El SchKG–06487
Linden El SchKG–06367
Mill Creek El SchKG–06715
Pine Run El SchKG–06494
Titus El SchKG–06624
Warwick El SchKG–06532
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Holicong MS07–09938
Lenape MS07–09839
Tamanend MS07–09871
Tohickon MS07–09839
Unami MS07–09777
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Bucks HS-East10–121,365
Central Bucks HS-South10–121,720
Central Bucks HS-West10–121,504
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,319+42% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
20%
76%
State
20.1%
Local (property tax)
76.0%
Federal
3.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (76%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
17,482
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.6%
Opportunity Score50/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.6% graduation rate — 10.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,319 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 13% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central Bucks SD?
Central Bucks SD has 23 public schools, serving a total of 17,482 students.
What is the graduation rate for Central Bucks SD?
The graduation rate is 96.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Central Bucks SD spend per student?
Central Bucks SD spends $20,319 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Central Bucks SD?
13% of students in Central Bucks SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Central Bucks SD?
No, Central Bucks SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Central Bucks SD serve?
Central Bucks SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Central Bucks SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Central Bucks SD is 50/100. 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.