For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 993 students in 17921, PA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 17921, PA is North Schuylkill 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 17921 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 17921, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17921, PA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 Academy Lane Route 61
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Gr: 7-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
17921, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Broad St
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Gr: K-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 17921, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 17921, PA include North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 17921?
1 public middle schools are located in 17921.
What is the racial composition of students in 17921?
17921 public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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