For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 234 students in Halifax, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in Halifax, PA is Halifax Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Halifax, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Halifax have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Halifax, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Halifax Area High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Halifax, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halifax Area High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3940 Peters Mountain Rd
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Halifax, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
791 Enders Road
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
Gr: PK-1 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Halifax, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Halifax, PA include Halifax Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Halifax?
1 public high schools are located in Halifax.
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax?
Halifax public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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