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Best Schools in Duncannon, PA
Duncannon, PA has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,829 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Duncannon underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Duncannon, PA
The top high schools in Duncannon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Dauphin Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1975 Students
2. Newport Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
3. Susquenita Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Susquenita Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 503 Students
Best Middle Schools in Duncannon, PA
The top middle schools in Duncannon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Dauphin Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 848 Students
2. Susquenita Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Susquenita Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 569 Students
3. Newport Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 232 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Duncannon, PA
The top elementary schools in Duncannon, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle Paxton El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students
2. Susquenita El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Susquenita Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 694 Students
3. Newport El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newport Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 454 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Duncannon, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Duncannon, PA has a total population of 7,238 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Duncannon, 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 Duncannon, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Duncannon, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Duncannon, 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 Duncannon, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Duncannon, PA
How many schools are in Duncannon, PA?
Duncannon, PA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,829 students in total.
How do schools in Duncannon perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Duncannon score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Duncannon underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Duncannon?
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: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Duncannon
3 of 3 schools in Duncannon carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Duncannon. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.