For the 2025 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 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shikellamy High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Walnut Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3713
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3713
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
Sunbury, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 Arch St
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
115 Fairmount Ave
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
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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