Best Schools in Karns City, Pennsylvania
1 schools · 1 High
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Karns City HS
High · Karns City Area Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
4.7
out of 10
Median Home
$149,200
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
4.7
out of 10
Median Home
$149,200
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +1.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Karns City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Karns City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karns City HS | 4.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 4.7/10
- Median household income
- $68,750
- Median home value
- $149,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Avg commute
- 33 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 86%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Karns City compares
Median household income
$69k
87% of Pennsylvania median
About Schools in Karns City, Pennsylvania
Karns City, Pennsylvania is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 high school.
With an average rating of 4.7 out of 10, schools in Karns City show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Karns City is Karns City HS with a composite score of 4.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Karns City is served by 1 school district: Karns City Area SD. These districts collectively serve 1,309 students.
Karns City's community shows 14% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $68,750. The poverty rate in the area is 10.3%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 650 students · 7th–12th | 4.7 |
Schools in Karns City
Karns City, Pennsylvania · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$68,750
Median Home Value
$149,200
Median Rent
$958/mo
Population
1,865
College Educated
14%
Homeownership
86%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Community Profile
Karns City has a median household income of $68,750. It is a community where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $149,200, with a median rent of $958/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.3%. The average commute for residents is 33 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Karns City, Pennsylvania
How many schools are in Karns City, Pennsylvania?
Karns City has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Karns City, Pennsylvania?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Karns City is 4.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Karns City, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked school in Karns City on MySchoolScout is Karns City HS with a composite score of 4.7/10.
What is the best high school in Karns City, Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked high school in Karns City on MySchoolScout is Karns City HS with a composite score of 4.7/10.
How many school districts serve Karns City, Pennsylvania?
Karns City is served by 1 school district: Karns City Area Sd.
What is the education level in Karns City, Pennsylvania?
According to Census data, 14% of adults in Karns City have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Karns City, Pennsylvania?
The median household income in Karns City is approximately $68,750 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Karns City, Pennsylvania?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Karns City is 13.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Karns City, Pennsylvania?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.