For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,195 students in Palmyra, PA. The top-ranked public high school in Palmyra, PA is Palmyra Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmyra, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Palmyra have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Palmyra, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palmyra Area Sr. High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Palmyra, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmyra Area Sr. High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1125 Park Dr
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Palmyra, PA 17078
(717) 838-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,195 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Palmyra, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Palmyra, PA include Palmyra Area Sr. High School. Palmyra has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public high schools are located in Palmyra?
1 public high schools are located in Palmyra.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra?
Palmyra public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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