Best Public Schools in Zip Code 16947


Summary:

The 16947 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Troy Intrmd School and W R Croman Primary School) and 1 junior/senior high school (Troy Area Junior/Senior High School). These schools are part of the Troy Area School District.

Among the standout schools, Troy Area Junior/Senior High School has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 514th out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023 to 383rd out of 681 in 2024-2025. The school also boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a low dropout rate of 1.4% for the 2023-2024 school year. However, its performance on standardized tests is mixed, with some subject areas performing better than the district and state averages, while others fall below.

In contrast, the elementary schools in the area exhibit more consistent weaknesses in English Language Arts compared to Math and Science. Troy Intrmd School has shown consistent performance on PSSA Math and Science tests, but its PSSA English Language Arts scores are below the district and state averages. Additionally, the elementary schools have a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a greater proportion of economically disadvantaged students. This information can be valuable in understanding the unique needs and challenges faced by these schools and their students.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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