Best High Schools in 17261, PA

High schools
3
Students
3,798
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 17261, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. 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

3. South Mountain Secure Trmnt Un

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

South Mountain Secure Trmnt Unit • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 11 Students

Best Middle Schools in 17261, PA

Middle schools
2
Students
2,044
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 17261, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. 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

Best Elementary Schools in 17261, PA

Elementary schools
2
Students
955
Avg actual
53%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 17261, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in 17261, PA

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

Community Factors

17261, PA has a total population of 179 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 17261, PA

6,890

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

77%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

8%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 17261, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.11 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

8.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 17261, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 17261, PA.

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,200 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

21 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 17261, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 17261, PA

How many schools are in 17261, PA?

17261, PA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 6,890 students in total.

How do schools in 17261 perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in 17261 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 17261 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 17261?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near 17261, PA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

17237, PA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17222, PA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
17247, PA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17353, PA

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
17268, PA

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
17250, PA

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17214, PA

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
17320, PA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21719, MD

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
17272, PA

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations