For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,433 students in Williamsport, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Williamsport, PA are Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School, Williamsport Area Sr. High School and South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamsport, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Williamsport have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Williamsport, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Williamsport, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 Loyalsock Dr
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3581
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3581
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Williamsport Area Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2990 W 4th St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-8411
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-8411
Gr: 9-12 | 1,492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Percy St
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Gr: 7-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Williamsport, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clayton & Sheridan
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-2641
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-2641
Gr: K-3 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
7190 South Route 44 Hwy
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 745-7111
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 745-7111
Gr: K-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
136 Grimesville Rd
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-3786
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-3786
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
915 Sheridan St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-7851
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-7851
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1150 Louisa St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-7853
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-7853
Gr: K-3 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Williamsport, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Williamsport, PA include Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School, Williamsport Area Sr. High School and South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Williamsport?
3 public high schools are located in Williamsport.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamsport?
Williamsport public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Williamsport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Williamsport include: Williamsport Area Sr. High School vs. Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School, South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School, Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School vs. Williamsport Area Sr. High School
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