Best Derry Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 581 students in Derry, PA.
The top ranked public high school in Derry, PA is Derry Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Derry, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Derry have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Derry, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Derry Area Sr. High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Derry, PA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Derry Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
988 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2780
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Derry, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Derry, PA include Derry Area Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Derry?
1 public high schools are located in Derry.
What is the racial composition of students in Derry?
Derry public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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