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Williamsport Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,773 students in Williamsport Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Williamsport Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,773 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Williamsport Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#374 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
57%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
17%
14%
% White
57%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,903 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,278 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,903
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,278
$23,119
Best Williamsport Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamsport Area Sr. High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2990 W 4th St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-8411
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-8411
Grades: 9-12
| 1,492 students
Rank: #22.
Hepburn-lycoming Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
355 Route 973 East
Cogan Station, PA 17728
(570) 601-1112
Cogan Station, PA 17728
(570) 601-1112
Grades: K-3
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Newberry St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-1992
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-1992
Grades: K-3
| 549 students
Rank: #44.
Lycoming Valley Intrmd School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Hays Lane
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 601-3900
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 601-3900
Grades: 4-6
| 564 students
Rank: #55.
Cochran Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Cherry St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-9731
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-9731
Grades: K-3
| 534 students
Rank: #66.
Williamsport Area Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-6177
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-6177
Grades: 7-8
| 696 students
Rank: #77.
Curtin Intrmd School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Eldred St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-4785
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-4785
Grades: 4-6
| 539 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Williamsport Area School District?
Williamsport Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,773 students.
What is the rank of Williamsport Area School District?
Williamsport Area School District is ranked #358 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsport Area School District?
57% of Williamsport Area School District students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Williamsport Area School District?
Williamsport Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Williamsport Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,278 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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