Bradford County Schools & Education
Bradford County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
91.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,497
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
75/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#29
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bradford County
Measured School Summary
Bradford County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 91.2%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Bradford County spends $10,497 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 4% above the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bradford 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
19 public schools and 8 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
75/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #29 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
91.2%
0.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,497
$161 above the state average
School coverage
19
8 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Bradford County has 19 public schools across 8 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 Bradford 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.
Higher-signal county
Bradford County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#29
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above 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.
Athens Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
2,069 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Towanda Area SD
Elementary and high visible
1,513 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Troy Area SD
Elementary and high visible
1,403 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Wyalusing Area SD
Elementary and high visible
1,232 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Athens Area SD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Bradford County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bradford 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 Bradford 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.
Rural Schooling in the Northern Tier
Bradford County maintains 19 public schools across eight districts, educating a total of 8,651 students. The county features 10 elementary schools and 9 secondary facilities, providing a very high ratio of high schools to student population. No charter schools currently operate in the county, emphasizing the role of the local public districts.
Athens and Towanda Lead the Region
Athens Area School District is the largest in the county, with four schools serving 2,069 students. Towanda Area and Troy Area also play major roles, each serving roughly 1,500 students. These districts provide stable, locally-managed education for the county's families across a large geographic area.
Quiet Towns and Rural Classrooms
The county's schools are divided strictly between rural (11) and town (8) locales, with no urban schools present. Average school size is 455 students, with Towanda Area Junior-Senior High being the largest at 720 students. This creates a peaceful, community-oriented atmosphere where students are well-known by their peers and teachers.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Bradford County
Reported Enrollment
8,651
19 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Bradford County
Athens Area SD
Towanda Area SD
Troy Area SD
Wyalusing Area SD
Sayre Area SD
Canton Area SD
Northeast Bradford SD
Northern Tier Career Center
19 Public Schools in Bradford County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towanda Area JSHS | Record | Towanda Area SD | Towanda, 18848Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 720 |
| Athens Area HS | Record | Athens Area SD | Athens, 18810Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 664 |
| Wyalusing Valley El Sch | Record | Wyalusing Area SD | Wyalusing, 18853Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 645 |
| Troy Area JSHS | Record | Troy Area SD | Troy, 16947Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 641 |
| Wyalusing Valley JSHS | Record | Wyalusing Area SD | Wyalusing, 18853Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 587 |
| Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch | Record | Athens Area SD | Athens, 18810Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 549 |
| Snyder El Sch | Record | Sayre Area SD | Sayre, 18840Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 468 |
| Troy Intrmd Sch | Record | Troy Area SD | Troy, 16947Rural: Distant | 3–6 | Primary | 462 |
| Harlan Rowe MS | Record | Athens Area SD | Athens, 18810Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 456 |
| Towanda Area El Sch | Record | Towanda Area SD | Towanda, 18848Town: Distant | 3–6 | Primary | 443 |
| Canton Area El Sch | Record | Canton Area SD | Canton, 17724Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 442 |
| Sayre Area HS | Record | Sayre Area SD | Sayre, 18840Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 435 |
| Canton JSHS | Record | Canton Area SD | Canton, 17724Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 408 |
| SRU El Sch | Record | Athens Area SD | East Smithfield, 18817Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 400 |
| Morrow El Sch | Record | Towanda Area SD | Towanda, 18848Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 350 |
| Northeast Bradford El Sch | Record | Northeast Bradford SD | Rome, 18837Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 344 |
| Northeast Bradford JSHS | Record | Northeast Bradford SD | Rome, 18837Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 327 |
| W R Croman Primary Sch | Record | Troy Area SD | Troy, 16947Rural: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 300 |
| Northern Tier Career Center | Record | Northern Tier Career Center | Towanda, 18848Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 10 |
Wyalusing Valley El Sch
Wyalusing Area SD
Wyalusing, 18853 / Rural: Distant
Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch
Athens Area SD
Athens, 18810 / Town: Distant
Northeast Bradford El Sch
Northeast Bradford SD
Rome, 18837 / Rural: Distant
Northern Tier Career Center
Northern Tier Career Center
Towanda, 18848 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,497
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Bradford County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bradford County, Pennsylvania?
Bradford County maintains 19 public schools across eight districts, educating a total of 8,651 students. The county features 10 elementary schools and 9 secondary facilities, providing a very high ratio of high schools to student population. No charter schools currently operate in the county, emphasizing the role of the local public districts.
What are the major school districts in Bradford County, Pennsylvania?
Athens Area School District is the largest in the county, with four schools serving 2,069 students. Towanda Area and Troy Area also play major roles, each serving roughly 1,500 students. These districts provide stable, locally-managed education for the county's families across a large geographic area.
What is the school experience like in Bradford County?
The county's schools are divided strictly between rural (11) and town (8) locales, with no urban schools present. Average school size is 455 students, with Towanda Area Junior-Senior High being the largest at 720 students. This creates a peaceful, community-oriented atmosphere where students are well-known by their peers and teachers.
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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.