Warrior Run School District is a small, rural, public school district that covers 113 square miles (290 km2). It spans three counties: Union County, Northumberland County, Montour County in central Pennsylvania, USA. In 2010, the US Census Bureau reported the District's population was 17,278 people. According to 2000 federal census data, Warrior Run School District served a resident population of 16,542. In 2009, the residents' per capita income was $15,727, while the median family income was $43,010. Per district officials, in school year 2005–06, the Warrior Run School District provided basic educational services to 1,802 pupils through the employment of 144 teachers, 111 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 14 administrators.
Warrior Run School District operates two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The school district was formed from the combination of the former Turbotville-Lewis Township School District and Watsontown School District.
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