Best Public Schools in Rural Valley, PA


Summary:

The Rural Valley, Pennsylvania area is home to two schools, West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School and Shannock Valley Elementary School, both part of the Armstrong School District. While West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School stands out as a high-performing school, Shannock Valley Elementary School demonstrates more average performance.

West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and demonstrating strong academic performance with high proficiency rates in subjects like English Language Arts, Science, and Keystone Exams. In contrast, Shannock Valley Elementary School has a more average performance, ranking 492nd out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating.

Both schools serve a community with a high level of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School spends significantly more per student ($27,615) compared to Shannock Valley Elementary School ($19,358), which may contribute to the high school's stronger academic performance. Additionally, the elementary school has a higher student-teacher ratio (12.4) than other schools in the Armstrong School District, which could be a factor in its relatively average performance.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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