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Snyder County Schools & Education

School Score

56/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

85.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

85.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,723

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,336

School Score

56/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 72/100

State Score Position

#61

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Snyder County

Measured School Summary

Snyder County performs at an average level with a school score of 56/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.9%.

Funding Context

Snyder County spends $9,723 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 22% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Snyder County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

8 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

56/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #61 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.

Completion

85.9%

4.4 pts below the state average

Funding context

$9,723

$613 below the state average

School coverage

8

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Snyder County has 8 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Snyder County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Snyder County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#61

of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 16 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Selinsgrove Area SD

Elementary to high school visible

2,382 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Midd-West SD

Elementary to high school visible

1,972 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Midd-West SD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Snyder County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Snyder County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Snyder County, Pennsylvania

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Streamlined Schooling in Snyder County

Snyder County utilizes a lean system of eight public schools, split evenly between four elementary and four secondary (middle/high) facilities. These schools serve 4,354 students and are managed by only two school districts. This consolidated approach allows for focused resource management and clear district goals.

The Selinsgrove and Midd-West Districts

Selinsgrove Area School District is the larger entity, with 2,382 students and four schools including the county's largest high school. Midd-West School District manages the remaining 1,972 students across its own four facilities. There are currently no charter schools in the county, focusing all public resources on these two core districts.

A Perfect Split of Town and Country

Schools are divided equally between rural settings and town locales, offering a mix of educational atmospheres. The average school size is 544 students, with Selinsgrove Area High School serving the largest population at 802. This consistency in size across the eight schools ensures a predictable and stable experience for most students.

School Overview

Total Schools

8

in Snyder County

Reported Enrollment

4,354

8 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle2
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Snyder County

Selinsgrove Area SD

4 schools
2,382 students

Midd-West SD

4 schools
1,972 students

8 Public Schools in Snyder County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 8 of 8 matching schools

Selinsgrove Area HS

Selinsgrove Area SD

Selinsgrove, 17870 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High802 students

Midd-West HS

Midd-West SD

Middleburg, 17842 / Rural: Fringe

Record8–12High764 students

Middleburg El Sch

Midd-West SD

Middleburg, 17842 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary555 students

Selinsgrove Intrmd Sch

Selinsgrove Area SD

Selinsgrove, 17870 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary552 students

Selinsgrove Area MS

Selinsgrove Area SD

Selinsgrove, 17870 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle523 students

Selinsgrove Area El Sch

Selinsgrove Area SD

Selinsgrove, 17870 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–2Primary505 students

West Snyder El Sch

Midd-West SD

Beaver Springs, 17812 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary349 students

Midd-West MS

Midd-West SD

Middleburg, 17842 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–7Middle304 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,723

State avg $10,336

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Pennsylvania counties have the highest graduation rates?
Montour County (97.0%), Wyoming County (97.0%), and Wayne County (95.8%) currently lead Pennsylvania among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Pennsylvania?
Across Pennsylvania counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $10,336. The highest current county values are Forest County ($14,731), Wayne County ($14,055), and Pike County ($13,711). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Snyder County?
Snyder County has a school score of 56/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Snyder County?
The high school graduation rate in Snyder County is 85.9%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Snyder County spend per student?
Snyder County spends $9,723 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Snyder County, Pennsylvania — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Snyder County, Pennsylvania?

Snyder County utilizes a lean system of eight public schools, split evenly between four elementary and four secondary (middle/high) facilities. These schools serve 4,354 students and are managed by only two school districts. This consolidated approach allows for focused resource management and clear district goals.

What are the major school districts in Snyder County, Pennsylvania?

Selinsgrove Area School District is the larger entity, with 2,382 students and four schools including the county's largest high school. Midd-West School District manages the remaining 1,972 students across its own four facilities. There are currently no charter schools in the county, focusing all public resources on these two core districts.

What is the school experience like in Snyder County?

Schools are divided equally between rural settings and town locales, offering a mix of educational atmospheres. The average school size is 544 students, with Selinsgrove Area High School serving the largest population at 802. This consistency in size across the eight schools ensures a predictable and stable experience for most students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.