For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 433 students in 17980, PA.
The top ranked public high school in 17980, PA is Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 17980 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17980, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17980 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17980, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10330 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Grades: 7-12
| 433 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 17980, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 17980, PA include Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 17980?
1 public high schools are located in 17980.
What is the racial composition of students in 17980?
17980 public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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