South Middleton School District encompasses approximately 51 square miles (130 km2).

South Middleton School District serves grades (K–12).

High school students may choose to attend Cumberland Perry Area Vocational Technical School for training in the construction and mechanical trades.

The district is served by the Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15, which offers a variety of services, including a completely developed K–12 curriculum that is mapped and aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards (available online), shared services, a group purchasing program and a wide variety of special education and special needs services.

South Middleton School District provides a wide variety of activities, clubs and an extensive sports program.