For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 936 students in 17268, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in 17268, PA is Waynesboro Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 17268 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17268, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17268, PA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waynesboro Area Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
702 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 17268, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 17268, PA include Waynesboro Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17268?
1 public middle schools are located in 17268.
What is the racial composition of students in 17268?
17268 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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