Lebanon County Schools & Education
Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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
35
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.
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
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Lebanon SD
Elementary to high school visible
4,947 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Palmyra Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
3,531 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Eastern Lebanon County SD
Elementary to high school visible
2,391 students
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?
Education Overview
About Schools in Lebanon 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 Growing Network in Central Pennsylvania
Lebanon County supports 19,446 students across 35 public schools and seven districts. The infrastructure is heavily weighted toward early education with 22 elementary schools, supported by 6 middle and 7 high schools. The county relies entirely on its traditional public districts, as no charter schools are currently active.
Cornwall-Lebanon and Lebanon SD Lead Enrollment
Cornwall-Lebanon School District is the county's largest, serving 5,007 students across six schools. Lebanon School District closely follows with 4,947 students and seven schools. Cedar Crest High School is the largest individual campus in the county, housing 1,633 students.
A Balanced Mix of Suburb and Country
The school landscape is perfectly balanced between 14 suburban and 14 rural campuses, with 7 additional city schools. The average school size is 556 students, providing a medium-sized educational experience. Large campuses like Cedar Crest Middle (1,302 students) offer diverse extracurricular and academic opportunities.
School Overview
Total Schools
35
in Lebanon County
Reported Enrollment
19,446
35 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Lebanon County
Cornwall-Lebanon SD
GuideLebanon SD
GuidePalmyra Area SD
GuideEastern Lebanon County SD
Northern Lebanon SD
Annville-Cleona SD
Lebanon County CTC
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 35 matching schools
| 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
Lebanon SHS
Lebanon SD
Lebanon, 17042 / City: Small
Cedar Crest MS
Cornwall-Lebanon SD
Lebanon, 17042 / Suburb: Small
Palmyra Area SHS
Palmyra Area SD
Palmyra, 17078 / Suburb: Large
Lebanon MS
Lebanon SD
Lebanon, 17046 / City: Small
Eastern Lebanon Co SHS
Eastern Lebanon County SD
Myerstown, 17067 / Rural: Fringe
Northern Lebanon SHS
Northern Lebanon SD
Fredericksburg, 17026 / Rural: Fringe
Eastern Lebanon Co MS
Eastern Lebanon County SD
Myerstown, 17067 / Rural: Fringe
ELCO Intermd Sch
Eastern Lebanon County SD
Myerstown, 17067 / Rural: Fringe
Northern Lebanon MS
Northern Lebanon SD
Fredericksburg, 17026 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,678
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania?
Lebanon County supports 19,446 students across 35 public schools and seven districts. The infrastructure is heavily weighted toward early education with 22 elementary schools, supported by 6 middle and 7 high schools. The county relies entirely on its traditional public districts, as no charter schools are currently active.
What are the major school districts in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania?
Cornwall-Lebanon School District is the county's largest, serving 5,007 students across six schools. Lebanon School District closely follows with 4,947 students and seven schools. Cedar Crest High School is the largest individual campus in the county, housing 1,633 students.
What is the school experience like in Lebanon County?
The school landscape is perfectly balanced between 14 suburban and 14 rural campuses, with 7 additional city schools. The average school size is 556 students, providing a medium-sized educational experience. Large campuses like Cedar Crest Middle (1,302 students) offer diverse extracurricular and academic opportunities.
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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.