Best Lawrence County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 4,455 students in Lawrence County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, PA are Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School, Laurel High School and Mohawk Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Lawrence County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laurel High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lawrence County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3834 Mitchell Rd
New Castle, PA 16105
(724) 658-5513
Gr: 7-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Laurel High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2497 Harlansburg Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-9056
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Mohawk Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
385 Mohawk School Road
New Castle, PA 16102
(724) 667-7782
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Riverside High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Wilmington Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 Wood St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 656-8866
Gr: 7-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Union Area High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2106 Camden Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-4501
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Shenango High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2550 Ellwood Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5537
Gr: 7-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Crescent Ave
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1591
Gr: 7-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
New Castle Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Lincoln Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Lawrence County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Phelps Way
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-3583
Gr: 9-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, PA include Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School, Laurel High School and Mohawk Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence County?
10 public high schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?

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