Bucks County Schools & Education
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
89/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
94.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,003
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
89/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#7
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bucks County
Measured School Summary
Bucks County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 89/100 and a graduation rate of 94.3%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
With $12,003 per pupil, Bucks County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 23% above the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bucks 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
122 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
89/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #7 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
94.3%
4.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$12,003
$1,667 above the state average
School coverage
122
19 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
Bucks County has 122 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 Bucks 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
Bucks 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
#7
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 17 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.
Central Bucks SD
Elementary to high school visible
17,482 students
23 listed schools in this county slice.
Council Rock SD
Elementary to high school visible
10,460 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
Pennsbury SD
Elementary to high school visible
9,591 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
Neshaminy SD
Elementary to high school visible
9,426 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Central Bucks SD is the largest listed district slice, with 23 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 Bucks County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bucks County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Bucks 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 Robust Suburban Education Infrastructure
Bucks County manages a massive education network consisting of 122 public schools across 19 distinct districts. The infrastructure supports 83,549 students with a primary focus on early education, featuring 74 elementary and 27 middle schools. High school students are served by 20 campuses across the county.
Massive Districts Drive Local Education
Central Bucks School District leads the region with 23 schools serving 17,482 students. Other major players include Council Rock and Pennsbury, which together serve over 20,000 students. Charter schools maintain a small footprint here, representing only 2.5% of the total public school options.
Suburban Campus Life with Large Enrollments
Education here is overwhelmingly suburban, with 102 schools located in suburban locales and 20 in rural areas. Large-scale campuses are the norm, as evidenced by Neshaminy High School's enrollment of 2,933 students. The average school size across the county is 685 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
122
in Bucks County
Reported Enrollment
83,549
122 schools reporting
School Districts
19
districts
Charter Schools
3
2% of total
School Level Breakdown
19 School Districts in Bucks County
Central Bucks SD
GuideCouncil Rock SD
GuidePennsbury SD
GuideNeshaminy SD
GuidePennridge SD
GuideBensalem Township SD
GuideBristol Township SD
GuideCentennial SD
GuideQuakertown Community SD
GuideBucks County Technical High School
122 Public Schools in Bucks County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 20 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 122 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neshaminy HS | Profile | Neshaminy SD | Langhorne, 19047Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,933 |
| Pennsbury HS | Profile | Pennsbury SD | Fairless Hills, 19030Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,865 |
| Pennridge HS | Profile | Pennridge SD | Perkasie, 18944Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,285 |
| Bensalem Twp HS | Profile | Bensalem Township SD | Bensalem, 19020Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,120 |
| Council Rock HS South | Profile | Council Rock SD | Holland, 18966Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,940 |
| William Tennent HS | Profile | Centennial SD | Warminster, 18974Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,774 |
| Central Bucks HS-South | Profile | Central Bucks SD | Warrington, 18976Suburb: Large | 10–12 | High | 1,720 |
| Truman SHS | Profile | Bristol Township SD | Levittown, 19057Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,670 |
| Quakertown Community HS | Profile | Quakertown Community SD | Quakertown, 18951Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,668 |
| Council Rock HS North | Profile | Council Rock SD | Newtown, 18940Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,622 |
| Central Bucks HS-West | Profile | Central Bucks SD | Doylestown, 18901Suburb: Large | 10–12 | High | 1,504 |
| Bucks County Technical High School | Profile | Bucks County Technical High School | Fairless Hills, 19030Suburb: Large | 9–12 | Vocational | 1,439 |
| Central Bucks HS-East | Profile | Central Bucks SD | Doylestown, 18902Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | High | 1,365 |
| School Lane CS | Profile | School Lane CS | Bensalem, 19020Suburb: Large | KG–12 | Charter | 1,324 |
| Maple Point MS | Profile | Neshaminy SD | Langhorne, 19047Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 1,251 |
| Mill Creek El Sch | Profile | Bristol Township SD | Levittown, 19057Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 1,048 |
| Poquessing MS | Profile | Neshaminy SD | Feasterville Trevose, 19053Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 961 |
| Keystone El Sch | Profile | Bristol Township SD | Croydon, 19021Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 943 |
| Holicong MS | Profile | Central Bucks SD | Doylestown, 18902Rural: Fringe | 7–9 | Middle | 938 |
| Brookwood El Sch | Profile | Bristol Township SD | Levittown, 19057Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 935 |
Neshaminy HS
Neshaminy SD
Langhorne, 19047 / Suburb: Large
Pennsbury HS
Pennsbury SD
Fairless Hills, 19030 / Suburb: Large
Pennridge HS
Pennridge SD
Perkasie, 18944 / Rural: Fringe
Bensalem Twp HS
Bensalem Township SD
Bensalem, 19020 / Suburb: Large
Council Rock HS South
Council Rock SD
Holland, 18966 / Suburb: Large
William Tennent HS
Centennial SD
Warminster, 18974 / Suburb: Large
Central Bucks HS-South
Central Bucks SD
Warrington, 18976 / Suburb: Large
Truman SHS
Bristol Township SD
Levittown, 19057 / Suburb: Large
Quakertown Community HS
Quakertown Community SD
Quakertown, 18951 / Suburb: Large
Council Rock HS North
Council Rock SD
Newtown, 18940 / Suburb: Large
Central Bucks HS-West
Central Bucks SD
Doylestown, 18901 / Suburb: Large
Bucks County Technical High School
Bucks County Technical High School
Fairless Hills, 19030 / Suburb: Large
Central Bucks HS-East
Central Bucks SD
Doylestown, 18902 / Rural: Fringe
School Lane CS
School Lane CS
Bensalem, 19020 / Suburb: Large
Maple Point MS
Neshaminy SD
Langhorne, 19047 / Suburb: Large
Mill Creek El Sch
Bristol Township SD
Levittown, 19057 / Suburb: Large
Poquessing MS
Neshaminy SD
Feasterville Trevose, 19053 / Suburb: Large
Keystone El Sch
Bristol Township SD
Croydon, 19021 / Suburb: Large
Holicong MS
Central Bucks SD
Doylestown, 18902 / Rural: Fringe
Brookwood El Sch
Bristol Township SD
Levittown, 19057 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,003
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bucks County, Pennsylvania?
Bucks County manages a massive education network consisting of 122 public schools across 19 distinct districts. The infrastructure supports 83,549 students with a primary focus on early education, featuring 74 elementary and 27 middle schools. High school students are served by 20 campuses across the county.
What are the major school districts in Bucks County, Pennsylvania?
Central Bucks School District leads the region with 23 schools serving 17,482 students. Other major players include Council Rock and Pennsbury, which together serve over 20,000 students. Charter schools maintain a small footprint here, representing only 2.5% of the total public school options.
What is the school experience like in Bucks County?
Education here is overwhelmingly suburban, with 102 schools located in suburban locales and 20 in rural areas. Large-scale campuses are the norm, as evidenced by Neshaminy High School's enrollment of 2,933 students. The average school size across the county is 685 students.
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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.