For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,506 students in Perry County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, PA are Greenwood Middle School, West Perry Middle School and Newport Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Grades: 6-8
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
West Perry Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2620 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3012
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3012
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Susquenita Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Susquenita Middle School, 200
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Grades: 5-8
| 572 students
Rank: n/an/a
Loysville Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
Loysville Complex, 10 Opportun
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hidden Valley Emotional Support Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
2606 Shermans Valley Rd
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3934
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3934
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Po Box 9
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: 7-12
| 647 students
Oriental Rd South Of Route 235
Liverpool, PA 17045
(717) 444-3457
Liverpool, PA 17045
(717) 444-3457
Grades: K-3
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, PA include Greenwood Middle School, West Perry Middle School and Newport Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Perry County?
5 public middle schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Perry County include: Susquenita Middle School vs. West Perry Middle School
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