Summary:
The city of Knox, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Keystone Junior/Senior High School and Keystone Elementary School, both part of the Keystone School District. While the high school has seen a notable decline in its statewide ranking and test scores, the elementary school has consistently outperformed, ranking as high as #202 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.
Keystone Elementary School stands out as the stronger of the two institutions, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years compared to the high school's 2-3 star rating. The elementary school also boasts significantly higher test scores, with 57.3% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math in 2024-2025, compared to just 25.4% at the high school. Additionally, Keystone Elementary has higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates than the high school.
Despite the differences in performance, both schools have similar per-student spending, around $18,600 for the high school and $18,100 for the elementary school, as well as comparable student-teacher ratios. However, the elementary school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 47.2%, compared to 39.9% at the high school, which could indicate potential equity concerns within the district.
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