For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 980 students in Potter County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Potter County, PA are Oswayo Valley High School, Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School and Galeton Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter County, 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 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Potter County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School, with 80-89% 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 Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Potter County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oswayo Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
318 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Rank: #33.
Galeton Area School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Bridge Street
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Grades: PK-12
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
763 Northern Potter Road
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7534
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7534
Grades: 7-12
| 214 students
Rank: #55.
Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
698 Dwight Street
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8500
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8500
Grades: 7-12
| 275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Potter County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Potter County, PA include Oswayo Valley High School, Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School and Galeton Area School.
How many public high schools are located in Potter County?
5 public high schools are located in Potter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Potter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Potter County include: Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Galeton Area School, Galeton Area School vs. Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School, Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School
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