Best High Schools in South Side, Scranton, PA

South Side, Scranton, PA has 1 high schools with 1,710 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 South Side score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Side greatly exceed expectations.

1. Scranton Hs

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1710 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Side, Scranton, PA

South Side, Scranton, PA has 1 middle schools with 790 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 South Side score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Side meet expectations.

1. South Scranton Intrmd Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 790 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Side, Scranton, PA

South Side, Scranton, PA has 3 elementary schools with 1,130 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 South Side score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Side exceed expectations.

1. Mcnichols Plaza

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 361 Students

2. John G Whittier #2

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 449 Students

3. John F. Kennedy #7

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Scranton Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 320 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Side, Scranton, PA

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

Community Factors

South Side, Scranton, PA has a total population of 10,081 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Side, Scranton, PA

3,630

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Side, Scranton, PA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

28.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

4.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

23.54 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Side, Scranton, PA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,603 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Side, Scranton, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near South Side, Scranton, PA

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Downtown, Scranton, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
The Hill Section, Scranton, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Petersburg, Scranton, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
West Side, Scranton, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Green Ridge, Scranton, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Providence, Scranton, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
The Plot, Scranton, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North End, Wilkes-Barre, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mayflower, Wilkes-Barre, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations