For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 10,135 students in Lackawanna County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lackawanna County, PA are Valley View High School, North Pocono High School and Abington Heights High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lackawanna County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lackawanna County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Lackawanna County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Pocono High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lackawanna County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley View High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-4110
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 735 students
Rank: #22.
North Pocono High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
97 Bochicchio Blvd
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-7606
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-7606
Grades: 9-12
| 885 students
Rank: #33.
Abington Heights High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Noble Road
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-5300
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,117 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Davis St
Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 562-2121
Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 562-2121
Grades: 7-12
| 693 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1355 Lakeland Dr
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Grades: 7-12
| 640 students
Rank: #66.
Scranton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
63 Munchak Way
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3481
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3481
Grades: 7-12
| 1,819 students
Rank: #77.
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Marion St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-6721
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-6721
Grades: 7-12
| 439 students
Rank: #88.
Mid Valley Secondary Center
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Grades: 7-12
| 882 students
Rank: #99.
Fell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Grades: K-9
| 98 students
Rank: #1010.
Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 7-12
| 668 students
Rank: #1111.
West Scranton High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Luzerne St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3616
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3616
Grades: 9-12
| 1,404 students
Rank: #1212.
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Brooklyn Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500
Grades: 7-12
| 740 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technology Center Of Lackawanna County
Vocational School
3201 Rockwell Avenue
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 346-8471
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 346-8471
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Lackawanna County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Academy St
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-8464
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-8464
Grades: K
| n/a students
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
300 West Warren Street
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 7-8
| 261 students
1002 Albright Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3667
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3667
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
400 Hickory St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Academy St And Hyde Park Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
1113 Buttermilk Rd
Dalton, PA 18414
(570) 219-4031
Dalton, PA 18414
(570) 219-4031
Grades: K-4
| 189 students
Northeast Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
110 Betty Street
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-5629
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-5629
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Scranton State School For Deaf (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1800 North Washington Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 963-4546
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 963-4546
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lackawanna County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lackawanna County, PA include Valley View High School, North Pocono High School and Abington Heights High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lackawanna County?
13 public high schools are located in Lackawanna County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lackawanna County?
Lackawanna County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lackawanna County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lackawanna County include: West Scranton High School vs. Scranton High School, Scranton High School vs. West Scranton High School, Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School vs. Abington Heights High School
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