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Best Schools in Derry, PA
Derry, PA has 3 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,777 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Derry exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Derry, PA
The top high schools in Derry, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Derry Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derry Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 581 Students
Best Middle Schools in Derry, PA
The top middle schools in Derry, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Derry Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derry Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Derry, PA
The top elementary schools in Derry, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grandview El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derry Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 753 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Derry, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Derry, PA has a total population of 5,737 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Derry, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Derry, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Derry, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Derry, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Derry, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Derry, PA
How many schools are in Derry, PA?
Derry, PA has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,777 students in total.
How do schools in Derry perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Derry score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Derry exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Derry?
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: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 51%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Derry
3 of 3 schools in Derry carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Derry. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.