For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 789 students in 16148, PA.
The top ranked public high school in 16148, PA is Hickory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 16148 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 16148, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 16148 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hickory 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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16148, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickory High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
640 N. Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: 8-12
| 789 students
16148, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
640 North Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: 8
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 16148, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 16148, PA include Hickory High School.
How many public high schools are located in 16148?
1 public high schools are located in 16148.
What is the racial composition of students in 16148?
16148 public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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