Best Public Schools in Zip Code 16121

The 16121 zip code area is home to two schools, both part of the Farrell Area School District, which is ranked 578 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Neither Farrell Area Elementary School/LMS nor Farrell Area High School/UMS are standout performers, with both schools ranking in the bottom quartile of their respective school types in the state.

Farrell Area Elementary School/LMS is ranked 1474 out of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has significantly lower proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts compared to state averages, with the highest proficiency rate being 18.8% in 3rd grade ELA. Despite spending $28,175 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's performance remains well below par.

Similarly, Farrell Area High School/UMS is ranked 634 out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools and also has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school has significantly lower proficiency rates in PSSA Math, PSSA English Language Arts, and Keystone Exams compared to state averages. While the school has a 87.9% four-year graduation rate and a 1.4% dropout rate, these metrics are still below the state's performance. The high school spends $43,936 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, but this investment has not translated into improved student outcomes.