For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,730 students in Perry County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Perry County, PA are Greenwood High School, Newport High School and West Perry Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Perry County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greenwood High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 E Sunbury St
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Millerstown, PA 17062
(717) 589-3116
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Newport High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Caroline Street
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
West Perry Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2608 Shermans Valley Road
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3931
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3931
Grades: 9-12
| 664 students
Rank: #44.
Susquenita High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Susquenita High School, 309 Sc
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Duncannon, PA 17020
(717) 957-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: n/an/a
Loysville Youth Dev Center
Alternative School
Loysville Complex, 10 Opportun
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Loysville, PA 17047
(717) 789-5529
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
Perry County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hidden Valley Emotional Support Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
2606 Shermans Valley Rd
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3934
Elliottsburg, PA 17024
(717) 789-3934
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Po Box 9
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-3806
Grades: 7-12
| 647 students
Oriental Rd South Of Route 235
Liverpool, PA 17045
(717) 444-3457
Liverpool, PA 17045
(717) 444-3457
Grades: K-3
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Perry County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Perry County, PA include Greenwood High School, Newport High School and West Perry Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Perry County?
5 public high schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Perry County include: Greenwood High School vs. Newport High School, West Perry Sr. High School vs. Susquenita High School, Susquenita High School vs. West Perry Sr. High School
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