For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,312 students in Lycoming County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lycoming County, PA are Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School, Williamsport Area Sr. High School and Montoursville Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lycoming County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lycoming County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Lycoming 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 Hughesville 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 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lycoming County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1801 Loyalsock Dr
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3581
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3581
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Williamsport Area Sr. High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2990 W 4th St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-8411
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-8411
Grades: 9-12
| 1,492 students
Rank: #33.
Montoursville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Mulberry St
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2611
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2611
Grades: 9-12
| 573 students
Rank: #44.
Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Penn Street
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Grades: 7-12
| 398 students
Rank: #55.
Muncy Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W Penn St
Muncy, PA 17756
(570) 546-3127
Muncy, PA 17756
(570) 546-3127
Grades: 7-12
| 491 students
Rank: #66.
Hughesville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
349 Cemetery St
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-5111
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-5111
Grades: 7-12
| 731 students
Rank: #77.
Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Cemetery St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7170
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7170
Grades: 9-12
| 686 students
Rank: #88.
South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Percy St
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Grades: 7-12
| 480 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lycoming Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
293 Cemetery Street
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-2300
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-2300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lycoming County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clayton & Sheridan
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-2641
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-2641
Grades: K-3
| 173 students
69 Petersburg Rd
Allenwood, PA 17810
(570) 547-1796
Allenwood, PA 17810
(570) 547-1796
Grades: K-2
| 43 students
120 Penn Street
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
7190 South Route 44 Hwy
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 745-7111
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 745-7111
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
2800 West 4th St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-6177
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-6177
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
136 Grimesville Rd
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-3786
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-3786
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
915 Sheridan St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-7851
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-7851
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
1150 Louisa St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-7853
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-7853
Grades: K-3
| 257 students
5933 Route North 220
Linden, PA 17744
(570) 323-4623
Linden, PA 17744
(570) 323-4623
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lycoming County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lycoming County, PA include Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School, Williamsport Area Sr. High School and Montoursville Area Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lycoming County?
9 public high schools are located in Lycoming County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lycoming County?
Lycoming County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lycoming County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lycoming County include: Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School vs. Montoursville Area Sr. High School, Montoursville Area Sr. High School vs. Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School, Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School vs. Montoursville Area Sr. High School
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