For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 480 students in 17702, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in 17702, PA is South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 17702 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17702, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17702, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Percy St
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Grades: 7-12
| 480 students
17702, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7190 South Route 44 Hwy
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 745-7111
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 745-7111
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 17702, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 17702, PA include South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17702?
1 public middle schools are located in 17702.
What is the racial composition of students in 17702?
17702 public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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