Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17032


Summary:

The 17032 zip code area is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Halifax Area Elementary School, Halifax Area Middle School, and Halifax Area High School. These schools are part of the Halifax Area School District and demonstrate a consistent level of performance, with all three receiving 3-4 star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools, Halifax Area Middle School ranks in the top third of Pennsylvania middle schools and boasts a low dropout rate of 1.6%. Meanwhile, Halifax Area High School ranks in the top half of Pennsylvania high schools and maintains a strong 4-year graduation rate of 87.5%. Both middle and high school demonstrate above-average performance, with the elementary school also outperforming district and state averages in several subject areas.

Across the three schools, the free/reduced lunch rates range from 29.51% to 31.14%, indicating a moderate level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. The schools also maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 10.1 to 13, which could contribute to their overall academic success. While the district appears to be performing well, there are opportunities for improvement, such as addressing the middle school's weaker performance in PSSA Math.








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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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