For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,541 students in Northumberland County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Northumberland County, PA are Shamokin Area High School, Milton High School and Warrior Run High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northumberland County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Northumberland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Northumberland County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Line Mountain High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Northumberland County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shamokin Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
Milton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Mahoning St
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7614
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7614
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Rank: #33.
Warrior Run High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4800 Susquehanna Trail
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5166
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5166
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Carmel Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Line Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
187 Line Mountain Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
Shikellamy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Walnut Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3713
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3713
Grades: 9-12
| 887 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northumberland County Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1700-2000 West Montgomery Stre
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0304
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0304
Grades: 10-12
| 15 students
Northumberland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
162 School Rd
Dalmatia, PA 17017
(570) 758-6243
Dalmatia, PA 17017
(570) 758-6243
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
600 Arch St
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
3664 Old State Rd
Leck Kill, PA 17836
(570) 425-3671
Leck Kill, PA 17836
(570) 425-3671
Grades: K-6
| 63 students
500 Shamokin Street
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-2189
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-2189
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
2733 State Route 45
Montandon, PA 17850
(570) 523-3218
Montandon, PA 17850
(570) 523-3218
Grades: K-5
| 132 students
4th And Hanover Streets
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3547
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3547
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Avenue A And 5th St
Riverside, PA 17868
(570) 271-3268
Riverside, PA 17868
(570) 271-3268
Grades: PK-2
| 151 students
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Grades: 7-12
| 1,285 students
115 Fairmount Ave
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
1100 Main St
Watsontown, PA 17777
(570) 538-5562
Watsontown, PA 17777
(570) 538-5562
Grades: K-4
| 281 students
Rr 2 Box 538
Shamokin, PA 17872
(570) 797-2233
Shamokin, PA 17872
(570) 797-2233
Grades: 2-5
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Northumberland County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Northumberland County, PA include Shamokin Area High School, Milton High School and Warrior Run High School.
How many public high schools are located in Northumberland County?
7 public high schools are located in Northumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Northumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Northumberland County include: Mount Carmel Area High School vs. Shamokin Area High School, Shamokin Area High School vs. Mount Carmel Area High School, Shikellamy High School vs. Shamokin Area High School
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