Best Public Schools in Sunbury, PA


Summary:

The city of Sunbury, Pennsylvania is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including Shikellamy High School, Chief Shikellamy School, and Oaklyn School. These schools operate under the Shikellamy School District and serve a student population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility.

Among the standout schools, Chief Shikellamy School excels in science performance, with 83.3% of students proficient or better on PSSA tests, well above the district and state averages. However, the school also spends the most per student at $16,264, suggesting potential resource allocation challenges. In contrast, Oaklyn School has consistently ranked higher among Pennsylvania elementary schools, despite spending the least per student at $12,946 among the schools in the data set.

The data also reveals significant disparities in performance between the elementary schools and Shikellamy High School. While the high school's Keystone Exam proficiency rates are mixed, with some subjects above and others below the state averages, the elementary schools show a more varied performance on PSSA tests. These findings suggest the need for the district to closely examine the factors contributing to these performance gaps and implement targeted interventions to support the lower-performing schools.








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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.

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