Best Perry County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,730 students in Perry County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, PA are Greenwood High School, Newport High School and Susquenita High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Perry County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Susquenita High School, with ≥95% 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 Perry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Newport High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Susquenita High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Susquenita High School
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
West Perry Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2608 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3931
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Loysville Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
Loysville Complex
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Gr: 5-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Perry County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
559 North 5th St
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, PA include Greenwood High School, Newport High School and Susquenita High School.
How many public high schools are located in Perry County?
5 public high schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County 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).
Which public high schools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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