For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,249 students in Greater Nanticoke Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Greater Nanticoke Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
2,249 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Greater Nanticoke Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#528 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.5%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
21%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
9%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
64%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,212 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,983 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$38 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,212
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,983
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Greater Nanticoke Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greater Nanticoke Area Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Greater Nanticoke Area Educational Center
(Math: 12% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Union St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Gna El Center
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Kosciuszko Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-1320
Gr: 3-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Gr: PK-2 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greater Nanticoke Area School District?
Greater Nanticoke Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,249 students.
What is the rank of Greater Nanticoke Area School District?
Greater Nanticoke Area School District is ranked #535 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Greater Nanticoke Area School District?
64% of Greater Nanticoke Area School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greater Nanticoke Area School District?
Greater Nanticoke Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Greater Nanticoke Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,983 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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