For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 433 students in 17980, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in 17980, PA is Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 17980 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 17980, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 17980 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Williams Valley Jr. 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 17980, PA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10330 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Gr: 7-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 17980, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 17980, PA include Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 17980?
1 public high schools are located in 17980.
What is the racial composition of students in 17980?
17980 public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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