For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,494 students in Susquehanna County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Susquehanna County, PA are Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School, Blue Ridge High School and Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Susquehanna 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 60% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Susquehanna County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Susquehanna County, 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 Montrose 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 7% 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 Susquehanna County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11749 State Route 106
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8512
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8512
Grades: 7-12
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5150 School Road
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3144
New Milford, PA 18834
(570) 465-3144
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Meteor Way
Montrose, PA 18801
(570) 278-3731
Montrose, PA 18801
(570) 278-3731
Grades: 7-12
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Susquehanna Community Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3192 Turnpike St
Susquehanna, PA 18847
(570) 853-4921
Susquehanna, PA 18847
(570) 853-4921
Grades: 7-12
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
Forest City Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Susquehanna St
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2420
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2420
Grades: 7-12
| 327 students
Rank: #66.
Susquehanna County Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-9229
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-9229
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #77.
Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-1106
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-1106
Grades: 7-12
| 555 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Susquehanna County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Susquehanna County, PA include Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School, Blue Ridge High School and Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Susquehanna County?
7 public high schools are located in Susquehanna County.
What is the racial composition of students in Susquehanna County?
Susquehanna County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Susquehanna County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Susquehanna County include: Susquehanna Community Jr. Sr. High School vs. Blue Ridge High School, Susquehanna County Ctc vs. Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School, Blue Ridge High School vs. Susquehanna Community Jr. Sr. High School
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