For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 646 students in Northumberland, PA.
The top ranked public middle school in Northumberland, PA is Shikellamy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northumberland, PA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Northumberland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Northumberland, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shikellamy Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Permastone Dr
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 286-3736
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 286-3736
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Northumberland, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4th And Hanover Streets
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3547
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3547
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Northumberland, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Northumberland, PA include Shikellamy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Northumberland?
1 public middle schools are located in Northumberland.
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland?
Northumberland public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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