For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,312 students in Lycoming County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lycoming County, PA are Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School, Montoursville Area Sr. High School and Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lycoming County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lycoming County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Lycoming County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hughesville Jr. Sr. 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 18% 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 Lycoming County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 Loyalsock Dr
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3581
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3581
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Montoursville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Mulberry St
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2611
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Penn Street
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Gr: 7-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Muncy Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 W Penn St
Muncy, PA 17756
(570) 546-3127
Muncy, PA 17756
(570) 546-3127
Gr: 7-12 | 472 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Williamsport Area Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2990 W 4th St
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-8411
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 323-8411
Gr: 9-12 | 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Hughesville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
349 Cemetery St
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-5111
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-5111
Gr: 7-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Cemetery St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7170
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(570) 398-7170
Gr: 9-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Percy St
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Williamsport, PA 17702
(570) 326-2684
Gr: 7-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Lycoming Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
293 Cemetery Street
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-2300
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lycoming County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lycoming County, PA include Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School, Montoursville Area Sr. High School and Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lycoming County?
9 public high schools are located in Lycoming County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lycoming County?
Lycoming County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% 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 Lycoming County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lycoming County include: Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School vs. Montoursville Area Sr. High School, Montoursville Area Sr. High School vs. Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School, Williamsport Area Sr. High School vs. Montoursville Area Sr. High School
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