Line Mountain School District

185 Line Mountain Road
Herndon, PA 17830-7325
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Line Mountain School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 985 students in Line Mountain School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Line Mountain School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
3 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
985 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Line Mountain School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#290 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

36%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

61%
55%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

70-74%
57%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
25.7%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
3%
16%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
14%

Showing 2009–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

% White
95%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,380 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,326 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$44,930 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$22 MM
$43,758 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$24,380
$26,978

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$22,326
$26,274

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Line Mountain School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Line Mountain High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
187 Line Mountain Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Line Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
542 W Shamokin St
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-3825
Gr: PK-4 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Line Mountain Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
187 Line Mountain Rd
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Line Mountain School District?
Line Mountain School District manages 3 public schools serving 985 students.
What is the rank of Line Mountain School District?
Line Mountain School District is ranked #287 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Line Mountain School District?
95% of Line Mountain School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Line Mountain School District?
Line Mountain School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Line Mountain School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,326 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 985 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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