Best Public Schools in Rome, PA

The city of Rome, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Northeast Bradford Elementary School and Northeast Bradford Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Northeast Bradford School District. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and have demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly at the elementary level.

Northeast Bradford Elementary School consistently ranks in the top half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in PSSA Math and English Language Arts proficiency, with particularly strong performance in 3rd grade PSSA Math (60.6% proficient) and 3rd grade PSSA English Language Arts (65.5% proficient). In contrast, Northeast Bradford Junior/Senior High School has seen significant improvement, moving from the bottom half to the top 60% of Pennsylvania high schools in just one year, with a 4-star rating.

Both schools have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families. Despite this, the schools are able to maintain strong academic performance, suggesting effective strategies for supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The higher spending per student at the junior/senior high school compared to the elementary school may indicate a focus on providing more resources and support for older students, while the low student-teacher ratios at both schools suggest a commitment to personalized attention for all students.