Top 5 Best Lycoming County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,477 students in Lycoming County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lycoming County, PA are Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School, Montoursville Area Sr. High School and Muncy Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lycoming County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Lycoming County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Lycoming County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hughesville Jr. Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Lycoming County Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
701 Cemetery St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7170
Grades: 9-12
| 727 students
Rank: #22.
Montoursville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69%)
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Mulberry St
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2611
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Muncy Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 W Penn St
Muncy, PA 17756
(570) 546-3127
Grades: 7-12
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1801 Loyalsock Dr
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3581
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
Hughesville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
349 Cemetery St
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-5111
Grades: 7-12
| 740 students
Rank: #66.
Williamsport Area Sr. High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2990 W 4th St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-8411
Grades: 9-12
| 1,465 students
Rank: #77.
Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Penn Street
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Grades: 7-12
| 404 students
Rank: #88.
South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Percy St
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Grades: 7-12
| 571 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lycoming Ctc
Vocational School
293 Cemetery Street
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lycoming County, PA

Lycoming County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Clayton & Sheridan
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-2641
Grades: K-3
| 173 students
69 Petersburg Rd
Allenwood, PA 17810
(570) 547-1796
Grades: K-2
| 43 students
120 Penn Street
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
7190 South Route 44 Hwy
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 745-7111
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
2800 West 4th St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-6177
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
136 Grimesville Rd
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-3786
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
915 Sheridan St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-7851
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
5933 Route North 220
Linden, PA 17744
(570) 323-4623
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lycoming County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lycoming County, PA include Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School, Montoursville Area Sr. High School and Muncy Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lycoming County, PA?
9 public high schools are located in Lycoming County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Lycoming County, PA?
Lycoming County, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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