For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 879 students in Carbondale, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Carbondale, PA are Fell Charter School and Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Carbondale, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carbondale Area Jr. 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carbondale, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fell Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Grades: K-9
| 101 students
Rank: #22.
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Brooklyn Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500
Grades: 7-12
| 778 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carbondale, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Carbondale, PA include Fell Charter School and Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carbondale?
2 public high schools are located in Carbondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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