For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,697 students in Bradford County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bradford County, PA are Wyalusing Valley Jr. Sr. High School, Northern Tier Career Center and Athens Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradford County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bradford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Bradford County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canton 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bradford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wyalusing Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11364 Wyalusing New Albany Roa
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1600
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1600
Gr: 7-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Northern Tier Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Career Center
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #33.
Athens Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 West Frederick Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Drive
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Gr: 7-12 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Sayre Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 W Lockhart St
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-6622
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-6622
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Northeast Bradford Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
526 Panther Lane
Rome, PA 18837
(570) 744-2521
Rome, PA 18837
(570) 744-2521
Gr: 7-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Canton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5134
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5134
Gr: 7-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 High St
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2176
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2176
Gr: 7-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bradford County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bradford County, PA include Wyalusing Valley Jr. Sr. High School, Northern Tier Career Center and Athens Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bradford County?
8 public high schools are located in Bradford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford County?
Bradford County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Bradford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bradford County include: Sayre Area High School vs. Athens Area High School, Athens Area High School vs. Sayre Area High School, Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Wyalusing Valley Jr. Sr. High School
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