Karns City Area School District

The Karns City Area School District consists of three schools serving grades K-12: Karns City High School, Chicora Elementary School, and Sugarcreek Elementary School. The district stands out for its strong academic performance, with Karns City High School consistently achieving high graduation rates and low dropout rates, and Sugarcreek Elementary School excelling in PSSA English Language Arts and Science.

Karns City High School is the standout performer, with a 96.4% four-year graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate. The school also outperforms the district and state averages in several Keystone Exam subjects, including Algebra I and Literature. In contrast, Chicora Elementary School lags behind in PSSA Math and English Language Arts, suggesting potential areas for improvement within the district.

The district's schools also differ in their socioeconomic factors, with Sugarcreek Elementary School having the highest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 33.16%, compared to 27.03% at Chicora Elementary School and 26.85% at Karns City High School. This suggests that the elementary schools serve a more economically disadvantaged population, which may require additional resources and support.