Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17321

The 17321 zip code area is home to 4 schools in the South Eastern School District, including 1 high school, 2 middle schools, and 1 elementary school. Overall, the schools in this area demonstrate a mix of strong and average performance, with Kennard-Dale High School and Fawn Area Elementary School standing out as top-performing institutions.

Kennard-Dale High School is a standout, ranking in the top 25% of Pennsylvania high schools and consistently outperforming the district and state on key metrics like graduation rates, dropout rates, and Keystone Exam scores. Meanwhile, Fawn Area Elementary School is another high-performing institution, ranking in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and demonstrating exceptional performance on PSSA exams, particularly in Math and Science.

The middle schools in the area, South Eastern Middle School and South Eastern Intermediate School, have more mixed results, with some grades and subjects meeting or exceeding district and state averages, while others fall short. Overall, the schools in the 17321 zip code serve a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 29.67% to 37.14%. However, the district's spending per student is relatively high, and the low student-teacher ratios across the schools suggest a focus on providing personalized attention and support to students.