For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 896 students in Sunbury, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in Sunbury, PA is Shikellamy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sunbury, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Sunbury have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Sunbury, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shikellamy High School, with 77% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sunbury, PA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shikellamy High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Walnut Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3713
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3713
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Sunbury, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Arch St
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
115 Fairmount Ave
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sunbury, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sunbury, PA include Shikellamy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sunbury?
1 public high schools are located in Sunbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunbury?
Sunbury public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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