Top Rankings
Pocono Mountain School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,781 students in Pocono Mountain School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Pocono Mountain School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
7,781 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
681 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pocono Mountain 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 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#433 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
57%
Graduation Rate
96%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
33%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
21%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
40%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,715 is higher than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,776 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$247 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$232 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,715
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$29,776
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pocono Mountain School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tobyhanna El Center
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
398 Old Route 940
Pocono Pines, PA 18350
(570) 839-7121
Pocono Pines, PA 18350
(570) 839-7121
Gr: K-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Swiftwater El Center
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 Academic Drive
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Gr: K-3 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Pocono Mountain East Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Center Court
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Gr: 7-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Pocono Mountain East High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
231 Pocono Mountain School Roa
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Swiftwater Interm School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 Campus Drive
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Swiftwater, PA 18370
(570) 839-7121
Gr: 4-6 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Clear Run El Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
780 Memorial Blvd
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-7121
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-7121
Gr: K-2 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Pocono Mountain West High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
181 Panther Lane
Pocono Summit, PA 18346
(570) 839-7121
Pocono Summit, PA 18346
(570) 839-7121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Clear Run Intrmd School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Memorial Blvd.
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-7121
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
(570) 839-7121
Gr: 3-6 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Pocono Mountain West Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
180 Panther Lane
Pocono Summit, PA 18346
(570) 839-7121
Pocono Summit, PA 18346
(570) 839-7121
Gr: 7-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pocono Mountain School District?
Pocono Mountain School District manages 9 public schools serving 7,781 students.
What is the rank of Pocono Mountain School District?
Pocono Mountain School District is ranked #443 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pocono Mountain School District?
40% of Pocono Mountain School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pocono Mountain School District?
Pocono Mountain School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Pocono Mountain School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,776 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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