Best Public Schools in Zip Code 17847

The 17847 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Milton Area School District, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in this area are performing well, with several standout metrics and a few schools that are excelling.

Milton High School stands out with a strong 87.9% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.4% dropout rate, both of which are better than the state averages. The school also outperforms the state average on Keystone Exam proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. Meanwhile, Milton Area Middle School ranks in the top 231 out of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools and has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking over the past few years.

The schools in this area also demonstrate high performance on standardized tests, with James F Baugher Elementary School students performing above the district and state averages on PSSA Math and English Language Arts assessments. Additionally, Milton Area Middle School students perform well on PSSA assessments, with 56.2% proficient or better in English Language Arts across all grades. While the schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 52.04% to 59.24%, the higher-than-average spending per student, between $17,242 and $19,338, may be contributing to their overall strong performance.