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Best Schools in Palmyra, PA
Palmyra, PA has 19 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,067 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Palmyra exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palmyra, PA
The top high schools in Palmyra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmyra Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1181 Students
2. Hershey Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1093 Students
3. Annville Cleona Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annville-cleona Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 489 Students
4. Northern Lebanon Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Lebanon Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 701 Students
5. Price
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 14 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palmyra, PA
The top middle schools in Palmyra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hershey Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
2. Palmyra Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 829 Students
3. Annville-cleona Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annville-cleona Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 207 Students
4. Lower Dauphin Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palmyra, PA
The top elementary schools in Palmyra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lingle Avenue El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 582 Students
2. Hershey Primary El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 447 Students
3. Hershey Intrmd El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 464 Students
4. Pine Street El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra Area Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 362 Students
5. Northside El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra Area Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 232 Students
6. Forge Road El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra Area Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 345 Students
7. Annville El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annville-cleona Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 444 Students
8. East Hanover El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lower Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 348 Students
9. Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Derry Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 416 Students
10. Cleona El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annville-cleona Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 299 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palmyra, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palmyra, PA has a total population of 20,619 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palmyra, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palmyra, 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 Palmyra, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palmyra, PA
How many schools are in Palmyra, PA?
Palmyra, PA has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,067 students in total.
How do schools in Palmyra perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Palmyra score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Palmyra exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palmyra?
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: 74%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Palmyra
6 of 6 schools in Palmyra carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 5B: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Palmyra. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.