For the 2025 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 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harris School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Sharon Avenue
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 522-4370
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 522-4370
Grades: K-8
| 688 students
Rank: #22.
Penn Wood Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 Summit St
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-1804
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-1804
Grades: 7-8
| 635 students
Darby, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
224 S 6th St
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Grades: K-8
| 614 students
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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