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Valley Grove School District (2026) - Franklin, PA

Valley Grove School District

429 Wiley Ave
Franklin, PA 16323-2834
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 814 students in Valley Grove School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Valley Grove School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
814 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Valley Grove School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#288 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
41%
38%
57%
55%
60-64%
57%
(21-22)
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
92%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,327 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,441 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,327
$23,724
Spending / Student
$18,441
$23,146

Best Valley Grove School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Grove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
389 Sugarcreek Dr
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3861
Gr: PK-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Grove Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
403 Rocky Grove Ave
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 437-3759
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Valley Grove School District?
Valley Grove School District manages 2 public schools serving 814 students.
What is the rank of Valley Grove School District?
Valley Grove School District is ranked #268 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Grove School District?
92% of Valley Grove School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Grove School District?
Valley Grove School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Valley Grove School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,441 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 814 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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