For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 586 students in Montour County, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in Montour County, PA is Danville Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montour County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Montour County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Montour County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Danville Area Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
252 Northumberland St
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: n/an/a
Danville Ctr Adolescent Female
Alternative School
13 Kirkbride Drive
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt
Alternative School
210 Clinic Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4710
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4710
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Montour County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 East Front St
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: PK-2
| 213 students
1605 Bloom Rd
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268
Grades: PK-2
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Montour County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Montour County, PA include Danville Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Montour County?
3 public middle schools are located in Montour County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montour County?
Montour County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Montour County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Montour County include: Danville Ctr Adolescent Female vs. North Central Secure Trmnt Unt, North Central Secure Trmnt Unt vs. Danville Ctr Adolescent Female
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