Best Darby Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,323 students in Darby, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Darby, PA are Harris School and Penn Wood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darby, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Darby have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Darby, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harris School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Sharon Avenue
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 522-4370
Gr: K-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Penn Wood Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Summit St
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-1804
Gr: 7-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Darby, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
224 S 6th St
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Gr: K-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Darby, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Darby, PA include Harris School and Penn Wood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Darby?
2 public middle schools are located in Darby.
What is the racial composition of students in Darby?
Darby public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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