For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,174 students in Union County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, PA are Lewisburg High School and Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Union County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewisburg 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 17% 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 Union County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewisburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
545 Newman Rd
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 523-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Market St
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8230
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
(570) 966-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sun Area Technical Institute
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
815 E Market St
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-1031
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-1031
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
954 Johnson Mill Rd
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 966-8370
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 966-8370
Grades: K-3
| 73 students
105 Weikert Rd
Laurelton, PA 17835
(570) 966-8360
Laurelton, PA 17835
(570) 966-8360
Grades: K-3
| 58 students
535 Liberty St
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-8380
New Berlin, PA 17855
(570) 966-8380
Grades: K-3
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Union County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, PA include Lewisburg High School and Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Union County?
3 public high schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Union County include: Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School vs. Lewisburg High School, Lewisburg High School vs. Mifflinburg Area Sr. High School
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