Can I use Lebanon County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Lebanon County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Lebanon County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Lebanon County?

Start with the 35 listed public schools and 7 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Lebanon County Schools & Education

Name: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

58/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

88.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,678

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,336

School Score

58/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 72/100

State Score Position

#60

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lebanon County

Measured School Summary

Lebanon County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.2%.

Funding Context

Lebanon County spends $8,678 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 20% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Lebanon 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

35 public schools and 7 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

58/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #60 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.

Completion

88.2%

2.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,678

$1,658 below the state average

School coverage

7 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

Lebanon County has 35 public schools across 7 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Lebanon 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

Lebanon 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

#60

of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 14 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.

Cornwall-Lebanon SD

Elementary to high school visible

5,007 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Lebanon SD

Elementary to high school visible

4,947 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Palmyra Area SD

Elementary to high school visible

3,531 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Eastern Lebanon County SD

Elementary to high school visible

2,391 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Lebanon SD is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Lebanon County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lebanon 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?

Data Story

Lebanon County Per-Pupil Spending Below State and National Levels

Education data brief for Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorPublished Jul 7, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Lead metric:Per-pupil spending

Per-pupil expenditure in Lebanon County is the most notable data point, at $8,678. This figure is significantly lower than the Pennsylvania state average of $10,336 and the national average of $13,000. The county serves 19,446 students through 35 public schools across seven districts. Cornwall-Lebanon School District is the largest by enrollment, serving 5,007 students, with Cedar Crest High School as the largest individual school at 1,633 students. The county’s composite school score is 57.5, which is below the state average of 72.0 but remains above the national median of 50.0. The graduation rate of 88.2% is higher than the national average of 87.0% but lower than the state's 90.3%. The school landscape is evenly split between suburban and rural locales, with 14 schools in each category. See the NCES Common Core of Data for school-level records.

Sources

NCES Common Core of Data
U.S. Census Bureau ACS

School Overview

Total Schools

in Lebanon County

Reported Enrollment

19,446

35 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary22

Middle6

High7

Other0

7 School Districts in Lebanon County

Cornwall-Lebanon SD

Lebanon SD

Palmyra Area SD

Eastern Lebanon County SD

5 schools

2,391 students

Northern Lebanon SD

6 schools

2,124 students

Annville-Cleona SD

4 schools

1,439 students

Lebanon County CTC

1 school

7 students

35 Public Schools in Lebanon County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Lebanon County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Cedar Crest HS	Profile	Cornwall-Lebanon SD	Lebanon, 17042Suburb: Small	9–12	High	1,633
Lebanon SHS	Profile	Lebanon SD	Lebanon, 17042City: Small	9–12	High	1,423
Cedar Crest MS	Profile	Cornwall-Lebanon SD	Lebanon, 17042Suburb: Small	6–8	Middle	1,302
Palmyra Area SHS	Profile	Palmyra Area SD	Palmyra, 17078Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,181
Lebanon MS	Profile	Lebanon SD	Lebanon, 17046City: Small	6–8	Middle	1,027
Palmyra Area MS	Record	Palmyra Area SD	Palmyra, 17078Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	829
Eastern Lebanon Co SHS	Record	Eastern Lebanon County SD	Myerstown, 17067Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	757
Northern Lebanon SHS	Record	Northern Lebanon SD	Fredericksburg, 17026Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	701
Northwest El Sch	Record	Lebanon SD	Lebanon, 17046City: Small	PK–5	Primary	624
Eastern Lebanon Co MS	Record	Eastern Lebanon County SD	Myerstown, 17067Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	613
Harding El Sch	Record	Lebanon SD	Lebanon, 17042City: Small	PK–5	Primary	603
South Lebanon El Sch	Record	Cornwall-Lebanon SD	Lebanon, 17042Suburb: Small	KG–5	Primary	593
Lingle Avenue El Sch	Record	Palmyra Area SD	Palmyra, 17078Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	582
Ebenezer El Sch	Record	Cornwall-Lebanon SD	Lebanon, 17046Suburb: Small	KG–5	Primary	539
Cornwall El Sch	Record	Cornwall-Lebanon SD	Cornwall, 17042Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	534
ELCO Intermd Sch	Record	Eastern Lebanon County SD	Myerstown, 17067Rural: Fringe	3–5	Primary	530
Northern Lebanon MS	Record	Northern Lebanon SD	Fredericksburg, 17026Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	516
Annville Cleona HS	Record	Annville-Cleona SD	Annville, 17003Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	489
Southeast El Sch	Record	Lebanon SD	Lebanon, 17042City: Small	PK–5	Primary	473
Jonestown El Sch	Record	Northern Lebanon SD	Jonestown, 17038Suburb: Small	KG–5	Primary	446

Cedar Crest HS

Cornwall-Lebanon SD

Lebanon, 17042 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,633 students

Lebanon SHS

Lebanon SD

Lebanon, 17042 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,423 students

Cedar Crest MS

Cornwall-Lebanon SD

Lebanon, 17042 / Suburb: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,302 students

Palmyra Area SHS

Palmyra Area SD

Palmyra, 17078 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,181 students

Lebanon MS

Lebanon SD

Lebanon, 17046 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,027 students

Palmyra Area MS

Palmyra Area SD

Palmyra, 17078 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle829 students

Eastern Lebanon Co SHS

Eastern Lebanon County SD

Myerstown, 17067 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High757 students

Northern Lebanon SHS

Northern Lebanon SD

Fredericksburg, 17026 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High701 students

Northwest El Sch

Lebanon SD

Lebanon, 17046 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary624 students

Eastern Lebanon Co MS

Eastern Lebanon County SD

Myerstown, 17067 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle613 students

Harding El Sch

Lebanon SD

Lebanon, 17042 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary603 students

South Lebanon El Sch

Cornwall-Lebanon SD

Lebanon, 17042 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–5Primary593 students

Lingle Avenue El Sch

Palmyra Area SD

Palmyra, 17078 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary582 students

Ebenezer El Sch

Cornwall-Lebanon SD

Lebanon, 17046 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–5Primary539 students

Cornwall El Sch

Cornwall-Lebanon SD

Cornwall, 17042 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary534 students

ELCO Intermd Sch

Eastern Lebanon County SD

Myerstown, 17067 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary530 students

Northern Lebanon MS

Northern Lebanon SD

Fredericksburg, 17026 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle516 students

Annville Cleona HS

Annville-Cleona SD

Annville, 17003 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High489 students

Southeast El Sch

Lebanon SD

Lebanon, 17042 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary473 students

Jonestown El Sch

Northern Lebanon SD

Jonestown, 17038 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–5Primary446 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,678

State avg $10,336

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Pennsylvania counties have the highest graduation rates?

Montour County (97.0%), Wyoming County (97.0%), and Wayne County (95.8%) currently lead Pennsylvania among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Pennsylvania?

Across Pennsylvania counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $10,336. The highest current county values are Forest County ($14,731), Wayne County ($14,055), and Pike County ($13,711). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Lebanon County?

Lebanon County has a school score of 58/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Lebanon County?

The high school graduation rate in Lebanon County is 88.2%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Lebanon County spend per student?

Lebanon County spends $8,678 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Jul 7, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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