For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 713 students in Towanda, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Towanda, PA are Northern Tier Career Center and Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towanda, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Towanda have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Towanda, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Towanda, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Tier Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Career Center
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Drive
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Grades: 7-12
| 698 students
Towanda, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mulberry Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
State Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Grades: 5-8
| 586 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Towanda, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Towanda, PA include Northern Tier Career Center and Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Towanda?
2 public high schools are located in Towanda.
What is the racial composition of students in Towanda?
Towanda public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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