For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 11,171 students in Lackawanna County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lackawanna County, PA are Abington Heights Middle School, Riverside Jr. Sr. High School and North Pocono Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lackawanna County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Lackawanna County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lackawanna County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abington Heights Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1555 Newton Ransom Blvd
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-4300
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-4300
Gr: 5-8 | 1,079 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Davis St
Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 562-2121
Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 562-2121
Gr: 7-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
North Pocono Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Church St
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-4588
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-4588
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Lakeland Dr
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Gr: 7-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 East Elm Street
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-6461
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-6461
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Fell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Gr: K-9 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Marion St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-6721
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-6721
Gr: 7-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Mid Valley Secondary Center
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Gr: 7-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Scranton High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63 Munchak Way
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3481
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3481
Gr: 7-12 | 1,819 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Gr: 7-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Brooklyn Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500
Gr: 7-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
West Scranton Intrmd School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Fellows St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3475
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3475
Gr: 5-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
South Scranton Intrmd School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 Maple St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3631
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3631
Gr: 5-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Northeast Intrmd School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 Adams Ave
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3651
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3651
Gr: 5-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Lackawanna County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
300 West Warren Street
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Gr: 7-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
1002 Albright Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3667
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3667
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
400 Hickory St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Academy St And Hyde Park Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1113 Buttermilk Rd
Dalton, PA 18414
(570) 219-4031
Dalton, PA 18414
(570) 219-4031
Gr: K-4 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Northeast Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
110 Betty Street
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-5629
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-5629
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Scranton State School For Deaf (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1800 North Washington Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 963-4546
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 963-4546
Gr: 2-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lackawanna County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lackawanna County, PA include Abington Heights Middle School, Riverside Jr. Sr. High School and North Pocono Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lackawanna County?
15 public middle schools are located in Lackawanna County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lackawanna County?
Lackawanna County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lackawanna County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lackawanna County include: North Pocono Middle School vs. Abington Heights Middle School, South Scranton Intrmd School vs. Abington Heights Middle School, Riverside Jr. Sr. High School vs. Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School
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