Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Sparta Township’s public schools outscore 67% of Pennsylvania districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Sparta Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Sparta Township’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1488 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Sparta Township’s, its schools beat 74%, higher than their 67% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 53% of tested students were proficient in reading and 36% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania (the state reports Sparta Township’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,423 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Corry Area Intrmd Sch, then Corry Area MS, then Corry Area HS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Maple Meadow School (private), Britton Run Amish School (private), Shady Lane School (private), Valley View School (private), Oil Creek School (private), Dyne Road School (private), Meadow Run Amish School (private), Shady Lane School (private), Meadow View School (private) and Log Cabin School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Sparta Township’s grade
B+: better than 67% of Pennsylvania school districts. Graduation is above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Sparta Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Sparta Township
Corry Area Primary Sch
Grades PK–2 · 426 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Corry
Kindergarten in Sparta Township
Corry Area Primary Sch
Grades PK–2 · 426 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Corry
1st grade in Sparta Township
Corry Area Primary Sch
Grades PK–2 · 426 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Corry
2nd grade in Sparta Township
Corry Area Primary Sch
Grades PK–2 · 426 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Corry
3rd grade in Sparta Township
Corry Area Intrmd Sch
Grades 3–5 · 404 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Corry
4th grade in Sparta Township
Corry Area Intrmd Sch
Grades 3–5 · 404 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Corry
5th grade in Sparta Township
Corry Area Intrmd Sch
Grades 3–5 · 404 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Corry
6th grade in Sparta Township
Corry Area MS
Grades 6–8 · 415 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Corry
7th grade in Sparta Township
Corry Area MS
Grades 6–8 · 415 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Corry
8th grade in Sparta Township
Corry Area MS
Grades 6–8 · 415 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Corry
9th grade in Sparta Township
Corry Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 562 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Corry
10th grade in Sparta Township
Corry Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 562 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Corry
11th grade in Sparta Township
Corry Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 562 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Corry
12th grade in Sparta Township
Corry Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 562 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Corry
Sparta Township’s public schools are run by Corry Area School District, which also serves Columbus, Concord, Corry and Elgin and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Sparta Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Sparta Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta Township | B+ | Corry Area |
| Bloomfield | B+ | Union City Area |
| Concord | B+ | Corry Area |
| Rome | C | Titusville Area |
| Spring Creek | — | Corry Area |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Corry Area with Sparta Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Sparta Township
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Sparta Township’s schools
Are Sparta Township’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Sparta Township children attend outscore 67% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 74%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Sparta Township in?
Corry Area School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,807 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Sparta Township kids go to high school?
Corry Area HS in Corry, with 562 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Sparta Township’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Corry Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Sparta Township spend per student?
$18,423 in Corry Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Sparta Township?
Yes: Maple Meadow School (religious, grades 1–8, 29 students), Britton Run Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 25 students), Shady Lane School (religious, grades 1–8, 24 students), Valley View School (religious, grades 1–8, 23 students), Oil Creek School (religious, grades 1–6, 22 students), Dyne Road School (religious, grades 1–7, 22 students), Meadow Run Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 22 students), Shady Lane School (religious, grades 1–8, 20 students), Meadow View School (religious, grades 1–8, 18 students) and Log Cabin School (religious, grades 1–8, 13 students).
Parents talk
What Sparta Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Sparta Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.