Top Rankings
Sullivan County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 616 students in Sullivan County 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 Sullivan County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
616 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Sullivan County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#399 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
7 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
594 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
97%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
42
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
53
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
43
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,016 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,446 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,016
$23,649
Spending / Student
$27,446
$23,073
Best Sullivan County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Co Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
749 South Street
Laporte, PA 18626
(570) 946-7001
Laporte, PA 18626
(570) 946-7001
Grades: 7-12
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Sullivan Co Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
767 South Street
Laporte, PA 18626
(570) 946-7471
Laporte, PA 18626
(570) 946-7471
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sullivan County School District?
Sullivan County School District manages 2 public schools serving 616 students.
What is the rank of Sullivan County School District?
Sullivan County School District is ranked #401 out of 679 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County School District?
97% of Sullivan County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sullivan County School District?
Sullivan County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Sullivan County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,446 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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