Best Schools in Hickory, PA
Hickory, PA has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,370 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Hickory meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hickory, PA
The top high schools in Hickory, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Cherry Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Cherry Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 450 Students
2. Avella Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avella Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 227 Students
3. Burgettstown Ms/hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burgettstown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 526 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hickory, PA
The top elementary schools in Hickory, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Cherry El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Cherry Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 455 Students
2. Burgettstown El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burgettstown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 460 Students
3. Avella El Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avella Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 252 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hickory, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hickory, PA has a total population of 1,343 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hickory, 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 Hickory, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hickory, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hickory, 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 Hickory, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hickory, PA
How many schools are in Hickory, PA?
Hickory, PA has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,370 students in total.
How do schools in Hickory perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Hickory score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Hickory meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hickory?
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: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations