Best High Schools in 17202, PA

High schools
7
Students
7,427
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 17202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Greencastle-antrim Shs

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greencastle-antrim Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students

2. Chambersburg Area Career Magnet Sch

B

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 719 Students

3. Franklin County Ctc

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Franklin County Ctc • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students

4. Waynesboro Area Shs

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1439 Students

5. Shippensburg Area Shs

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1138 Students

6. Chambersburg Area Shs

C+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2348 Students

7. James Buchanan Hs

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 735 Students

Best Middle Schools in 17202, PA

Middle schools
6
Students
5,114
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 17202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Greencastle-antrim Ms

B

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Greencastle-antrim Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 689 Students

2. Chambersburg Area Ms - North

B-

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1045 Students

3. Chambersburg Area Ms - South

C+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1054 Students

4. Shippensburg Area Ms

C

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students

5. Waynesboro Area Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 990 Students

6. James Buchanan Ms

D+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 17202, PA

Elementary schools
18
Students
6,373
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 17202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mountain View El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tuscarora Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 211 Students

2. Greencastle-antrim El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Greencastle-antrim Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 680 Students

3. New Franklin El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 227 Students

4. Guilford Hills El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 193 Students

5. Fayetteville El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students

6. South Hamilton El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students

7. Falling Spring El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 284 Students

8. Shippensburg Intrm Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Shippensburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 487 Students

9. Mowrey El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waynesboro Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 513 Students

10. Hamilton Heights El Sch

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Chambersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 17202, PA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

17202, PA has a total population of 30,442 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 17202, PA

20,223

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 17202, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.42 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.56 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.87 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17202, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17202, PA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,638 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 17202, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 17202, PA

How many schools are in 17202, PA?

17202, PA has 38 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 20,223 students in total.

How do schools in 17202 perform on state tests?

On average, 38 schools in 17202 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in 17202 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 17202?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
17254, PA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
17235, PA

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
17222, PA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
17252, PA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
17237, PA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17246, PA

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
17270, PA

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17265, PA

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17244, PA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations