Berks County Schools & Education
Berks County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,939
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#57
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Berks County
Measured School Summary
Berks County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.3%.
Funding Context
Berks County spends $9,939 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Berks County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
94 public schools and 19 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #57 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
87.3%
3.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,939
$397 below the state average
School coverage
94
19 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Berks County has 94 public schools across 19 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Berks County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Berks County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#57
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Reading SD
Elementary to high school visible
17,185 students
19 listed schools in this county slice.
Wilson SD
Elementary to high school visible
6,352 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Muhlenberg SD
Elementary to high school visible
4,245 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Governor Mifflin SD
Elementary to high school visible
4,118 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Reading SD is the largest listed district slice, with 19 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Berks County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Berks County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Berks County, Pennsylvania
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large and Diverse Regional System
Berks County operates a massive educational network of 94 public schools across 19 districts, serving 63,577 students. The county features a heavy emphasis on early education with 49 elementary schools, supported by 24 middle and 21 high schools. This robust infrastructure handles everything from bustling urban centers to quiet rural townships.
Large Schools and Suburban Landscapes
Berks County schools are primarily suburban, though 19 schools serve the city of Reading. School sizes can be massive; Reading Senior High alone serves over 5,200 students, contributing to a high county-wide average school size of 676. This environment provides students with a wide array of specialized courses and large-scale athletic programs.
School Overview
Total Schools
94
in Berks County
Reported Enrollment
63,577
94 schools reporting
School Districts
19
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
19 School Districts in Berks County
Reading SD
GuideWilson SD
GuideMuhlenberg SD
GuideGovernor Mifflin SD
GuideExeter Township SD
GuideDaniel Boone Area SD
Twin Valley SD
Conrad Weiser Area SD
Fleetwood Area SD
Hamburg Area SD
94 Public Schools in Berks County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 13 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 94 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading SHS | Profile | Reading SD | Reading, 19604City: Small | 9–12 | High | 5,213 |
| Boyertown Area SHS | Profile | Boyertown Area SD | Boyertown, 19512Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,158 |
| Wilson HS | Profile | Wilson SD | West Lawn, 19609Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,059 |
| Central MS | Profile | Reading SD | Reading, 19604City: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 1,865 |
| Governor Mifflin SHS | Profile | Governor Mifflin SD | Shillington, 19607Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,480 |
| Exeter Twp SHS | Profile | Exeter Township SD | Reading, 19606Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,286 |
| Muhlenberg HS | Profile | Muhlenberg SD | Reading, 19605Suburb: Large | 10–12 | High | 1,151 |
| Muhlenberg El Ctr | Profile | Muhlenberg SD | Reading, 19605Suburb: Large | KG–3 | Primary | 1,150 |
| Daniel Boone Area HS | Profile | Daniel Boone Area SD | Birdsboro, 19508Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,037 |
| Twin Valley HS | Profile | Twin Valley SD | Elverson, 19520Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,023 |
| Muhlenberg Jr MS | Profile | Muhlenberg SD | Reading, 19605Suburb: Large | 7–9 | Middle | 1,013 |
| Daniel Boone Area MS | Profile | Daniel Boone Area SD | Douglassville, 19518Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 946 |
| Northeast MS | Profile | Reading SD | Reading, 19604City: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 938 |
| C E Cole Intermediate Sch | Record | Muhlenberg SD | Reading, 19605Suburb: Large | 4–6 | Middle | 931 |
| Twin Valley MS | Record | Twin Valley SD | Elverson, 19520Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 920 |
| Wyomissing Area JSHS | Record | Wyomissing Area SD | Wyomissing, 19610Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 906 |
| Northwest MS | Record | Reading SD | Reading, 19601City: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 869 |
| Conrad Weiser HS | Record | Conrad Weiser Area SD | Robesonia, 19551Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 842 |
| Fleetwood SHS | Record | Fleetwood Area SD | Fleetwood, 19522Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 795 |
| Amanda E Stout El Sch | Record | Reading SD | Reading, 19602City: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 784 |
Reading SHS
Reading SD
Reading, 19604 / City: Small
Boyertown Area SHS
Boyertown Area SD
Boyertown, 19512 / Suburb: Midsize
Wilson HS
Wilson SD
West Lawn, 19609 / Suburb: Large
Central MS
Reading SD
Reading, 19604 / City: Small
Governor Mifflin SHS
Governor Mifflin SD
Shillington, 19607 / Suburb: Large
Exeter Twp SHS
Exeter Township SD
Reading, 19606 / Suburb: Large
Muhlenberg HS
Muhlenberg SD
Reading, 19605 / Suburb: Large
Muhlenberg El Ctr
Muhlenberg SD
Reading, 19605 / Suburb: Large
Daniel Boone Area HS
Daniel Boone Area SD
Birdsboro, 19508 / Suburb: Midsize
Twin Valley HS
Twin Valley SD
Elverson, 19520 / Rural: Fringe
Muhlenberg Jr MS
Muhlenberg SD
Reading, 19605 / Suburb: Large
Daniel Boone Area MS
Daniel Boone Area SD
Douglassville, 19518 / Rural: Fringe
Northeast MS
Reading SD
Reading, 19604 / City: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,939
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Berks County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Berks County, Pennsylvania?
Berks County operates a massive educational network of 94 public schools across 19 districts, serving 63,577 students. The county features a heavy emphasis on early education with 49 elementary schools, supported by 24 middle and 21 high schools. This robust infrastructure handles everything from bustling urban centers to quiet rural townships.
What is the school experience like in Berks County?
Berks County schools are primarily suburban, though 19 schools serve the city of Reading. School sizes can be massive; Reading Senior High alone serves over 5,200 students, contributing to a high county-wide average school size of 676. This environment provides students with a wide array of specialized courses and large-scale athletic programs.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.