For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 588 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 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Derry have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Derry, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Derry Area Sr. High School, with 90-94% 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 and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Derry, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Derry Area Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
988 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2780
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-2780
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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