Best High Schools in Halifax, PA

Halifax, PA has 7 high schools with 3,937 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Halifax score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Halifax meet expectations.

1. Lower Dauphin Hs

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1085 Students

2. Hershey Hs

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1093 Students

3. Upper Dauphin Area Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Upper Dauphin Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students

4. Halifax Area Hs

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Halifax Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students

5. Williams Valley Jshs

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Williams Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 440 Students

6. Millersburg Area Shs

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Millersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students

7. Susquenita Hs

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Susquenita Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 503 Students

Best Middle Schools in Halifax, PA

Halifax, PA has 6 middle schools with 2,658 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Halifax score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Halifax meet expectations.

1. Susquenita Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Susquenita Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 569 Students

2. Upper Dauphin Area Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Upper Dauphin Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 312 Students

3. Lower Dauphin Ms

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students

4. Millersburg Area Ms

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Millersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 157 Students

5. Halifax Area Ms

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Halifax Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 273 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Halifax, PA

Halifax, PA has 7 elementary schools with 3,117 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Halifax score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Halifax exceed expectations.

1. Susquenita El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Susquenita Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 694 Students

2. Upper Dauphin Area El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Upper Dauphin Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 399 Students

3. Hershey Intrmd El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 464 Students

4. South Hanover El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students

5. Hershey Primary El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 447 Students

6. Lenkerville El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Millersburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 313 Students

7. Williams Valley El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Williams Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 521 Students

8. Halifax Area El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Halifax Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 358 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Halifax, PA

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

Community Factors

Halifax, PA has a total population of 7,359 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Halifax, PA

9,712

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Halifax, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

14.67 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.47 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.19 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Halifax, PA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,504 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
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