Lackawanna County Schools & Education
Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,442
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#39
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lackawanna County
Measured School Summary
Lackawanna County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.6%.
Funding Context
Lackawanna County spends $9,442 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% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lackawanna 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
47 public schools and 13 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
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #39 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
90.6%
0.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,442
$894 below the state average
School coverage
47
13 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
Lackawanna County has 47 public schools across 13 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 Lackawanna 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.
Mixed school landscape
Lackawanna County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#39
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
Scranton SD
Elementary to high school visible
9,215 students
15 listed schools in this county slice.
Abington Heights SD
Elementary to high school visible
3,460 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
North Pocono SD
Elementary to high school visible
2,865 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Valley View SD
Elementary to high school visible
2,389 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Scranton SD is the largest listed district slice, with 15 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 Lackawanna County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna 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 Diverse Infrastructure in Northeast Pennsylvania
Lackawanna County features a robust educational network of 47 public schools serving 27,087 students. The landscape includes 28 elementary, 6 middle, and 12 high schools managed across 13 distinct districts. Two charter schools operate here, representing roughly 4% of the county's total school options.
Urban Hubs and Suburban Classrooms
Students experience a balanced mix of 17 suburban, 16 city, and 14 rural school settings. The average school size is 576 students, though campuses range from small rural elementary centers to the 1,710-student Scranton High. This geographic diversity allows families to choose between bustling urban schools or quiet suburban campuses.
School Overview
Total Schools
47
in Lackawanna County
Reported Enrollment
27,087
47 schools reporting
School Districts
13
districts
Charter Schools
2
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
13 School Districts in Lackawanna County
Scranton SD
GuideAbington Heights SD
GuideNorth Pocono SD
Valley View SD
Mid Valley SD
Carbondale Area SD
Riverside SD
Dunmore SD
Lakeland SD
Old Forge SD
47 Public Schools in Lackawanna County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 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 47 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton HS | Profile | Scranton SD | Scranton, 18510City: Small | 7–12 | High | 1,710 |
| West Scranton HS | Profile | Scranton SD | Scranton, 18504City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,401 |
| Abington Heights HS | Profile | Abington Heights SD | Clarks Summit, 18411Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,127 |
| Abington Heights MS | Profile | Abington Heights SD | Clarks Summit, 18411Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 1,097 |
| Mid Valley El Ctr | Profile | Mid Valley SD | Throop, 18512Suburb: Large | KG–6 | Primary | 1,046 |
| Northeast Intrmd Sch | Profile | Scranton SD | Scranton, 18510City: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 965 |
| North Pocono HS | Record | North Pocono SD | Covington Twp, 18444Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 905 |
| West Scranton Intrmd Sch | Record | Scranton SD | Scranton, 18504City: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 862 |
| Mid Valley Secondary Center | Record | Mid Valley SD | Throop, 18512Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 811 |
| South Scranton Intrmd Sch | Record | Scranton SD | Scranton, 18505City: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 790 |
| Dunmore El Ctr | Record | Dunmore SD | Dunmore, 18512Suburb: Large | KG–6 | Primary | 786 |
| Carbondale Area JSHS | Record | Carbondale Area SD | Carbondale, 18407Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 778 |
| Carbondale El Sch | Record | Carbondale Area SD | Carbondale, 18407Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 773 |
| Valley View HS | Record | Valley View SD | Archbald, 18403Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 761 |
| Riverside JSHS | Record | Riverside SD | Taylor, 18517Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 725 |
| Isaac Tripp El Sch | Record | Scranton SD | Scranton, 18504City: Small | KG–4 | Primary | 694 |
| Dunmore JSHS | Record | Dunmore SD | Dunmore, 18512Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 668 |
| North Pocono MS | Record | North Pocono SD | Moscow, 18444Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 665 |
| Lakeland JSHS | Record | Lakeland SD | Scott Township, 18433Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 658 |
| Moscow El Sch | Record | North Pocono SD | Moscow, 18444Rural: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 591 |
Scranton HS
Scranton SD
Scranton, 18510 / City: Small
West Scranton HS
Scranton SD
Scranton, 18504 / City: Small
Abington Heights HS
Abington Heights SD
Clarks Summit, 18411 / Rural: Fringe
Abington Heights MS
Abington Heights SD
Clarks Summit, 18411 / Rural: Fringe
Mid Valley El Ctr
Mid Valley SD
Throop, 18512 / Suburb: Large
Northeast Intrmd Sch
Scranton SD
Scranton, 18510 / City: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,442
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania?
Lackawanna County features a robust educational network of 47 public schools serving 27,087 students. The landscape includes 28 elementary, 6 middle, and 12 high schools managed across 13 distinct districts. Two charter schools operate here, representing roughly 4% of the county's total school options.
What is the school experience like in Lackawanna County?
Students experience a balanced mix of 17 suburban, 16 city, and 14 rural school settings. The average school size is 576 students, though campuses range from small rural elementary centers to the 1,710-student Scranton High. This geographic diversity allows families to choose between bustling urban schools or quiet suburban campuses.
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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.