Lycoming County Schools & Education
Lycoming 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
90.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,561
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#42
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lycoming County
Measured School Summary
Lycoming County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.1%.
Funding Context
Lycoming County spends $9,561 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 5% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lycoming 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
30 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
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #42 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
90.1%
0.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,561
$775 below the state average
School coverage
30
8 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
Lycoming County has 30 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 Lycoming 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
Lycoming 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
#42
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.
Williamsport Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
4,703 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Montoursville Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
1,709 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
East Lycoming SD
Elementary and high visible
1,612 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Loyalsock Township SD
Elementary to high school visible
1,549 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Williamsport Area 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 Lycoming County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lycoming 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 Lycoming 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 Educational Landscape in North Central PA
Lycoming County supports a robust network of 30 public schools across eight distinct school districts. The infrastructure serves 14,529 students through 14 elementary, seven middle, and nine high school facilities.
Williamsport Area Leads Local Districts
The Williamsport Area School District is the county's largest, managing seven schools and enrolling 4,703 students. Montoursville Area and East Lycoming also represent significant hubs, and currently, there are no charter schools operating within the county borders.
A Mix of Town and Suburban Classrooms
With an average school size of 501 students, the county offers a balanced environment across 11 town, nine suburban, and five rural locales. Williamsport Area Senior High is the largest facility with 1,479 students, while local primary schools like Donald E. Schick provide a more intimate start for young learners.
School Overview
Total Schools
30
in Lycoming County
Reported Enrollment
14,529
30 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Lycoming County
Williamsport Area SD
GuideMontoursville Area SD
East Lycoming SD
Loyalsock Township SD
South Williamsport Area SD
Muncy SD
Montgomery Area SD
Lycoming CTC
30 Public Schools in Lycoming County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 30 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsport Area SHS | Profile | Williamsport Area SD | Williamsport, 17701City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,479 |
| Donald E. Schick Sch | Record | Loyalsock Township SD | Montoursville, 17754Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 754 |
| Hughesville JSHS | Record | East Lycoming SD | Hughesville, 17737Town: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 747 |
| Williamsport Area MS | Record | Williamsport Area SD | Williamsport, 17701City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 712 |
| Jersey Shore Area SHS | Record | Jersey Shore Area SD | Jersey Shore, 17740Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 710 |
| Jersey Shore Area El Sch | Record | Jersey Shore Area SD | Jersey Shore, 17740Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 596 |
| Montoursville Area SHS | Record | Montoursville Area SD | Montoursville, 17754Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 590 |
| Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch | Record | Williamsport Area SD | Williamsport, 17701Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 548 |
| Joseph C Ashkar El Sch | Record | East Lycoming SD | Hughesville, 17737Town: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 547 |
| Jackson Primary Sch | Record | Williamsport Area SD | Williamsport, 17701City: Small | KG–3 | Primary | 533 |
| Montgomery El Sch | Record | Montgomery Area SD | Montgomery, 17752Town: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 523 |
| Curtin Intrmd Sch | Record | Williamsport Area SD | Williamsport, 17701City: Small | 4–6 | Middle | 516 |
| Cochran Primary Sch | Record | Williamsport Area SD | Williamsport, 17701City: Small | KG–3 | Primary | 508 |
| South Williamsport Area JSHS | Record | South Williamsport Area SD | South Williamsport, 17702Suburb: Small | 7–12 | High | 503 |
| C E McCall MS | Record | Montoursville Area SD | Montoursville, 17754Suburb: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 495 |
| Muncy JSHS | Record | Muncy SD | Muncy, 17756Town: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 484 |
| Jersey Shore MS | Record | Jersey Shore Area SD | Jersey Shore, 17740Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 470 |
| Ward L Myers El Sch | Record | Muncy SD | Muncy, 17756Town: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 457 |
| Loyalsock Twp SHS | Record | Loyalsock Township SD | Williamsport, 17701Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 452 |
| Central El Sch | Record | South Williamsport Area SD | South Williamsport, 17702Suburb: Small | KG–4 | Primary | 440 |
Williamsport Area SHS
Williamsport Area SD
Williamsport, 17701 / City: Small
Donald E. Schick Sch
Loyalsock Township SD
Montoursville, 17754 / Suburb: Small
Williamsport Area MS
Williamsport Area SD
Williamsport, 17701 / City: Small
Jersey Shore Area SHS
Jersey Shore Area SD
Jersey Shore, 17740 / Town: Fringe
Jersey Shore Area El Sch
Jersey Shore Area SD
Jersey Shore, 17740 / Town: Fringe
Montoursville Area SHS
Montoursville Area SD
Montoursville, 17754 / Suburb: Small
Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch
Williamsport Area SD
Williamsport, 17701 / Rural: Fringe
Joseph C Ashkar El Sch
East Lycoming SD
Hughesville, 17737 / Town: Fringe
Jackson Primary Sch
Williamsport Area SD
Williamsport, 17701 / City: Small
Cochran Primary Sch
Williamsport Area SD
Williamsport, 17701 / City: Small
South Williamsport Area JSHS
South Williamsport Area SD
South Williamsport, 17702 / Suburb: Small
Central El Sch
South Williamsport Area SD
South Williamsport, 17702 / Suburb: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,561
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania?
Lycoming County supports a robust network of 30 public schools across eight distinct school districts. The infrastructure serves 14,529 students through 14 elementary, seven middle, and nine high school facilities.
What are the major school districts in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania?
The Williamsport Area School District is the county's largest, managing seven schools and enrolling 4,703 students. Montoursville Area and East Lycoming also represent significant hubs, and currently, there are no charter schools operating within the county borders.
What is the school experience like in Lycoming County?
With an average school size of 501 students, the county offers a balanced environment across 11 town, nine suburban, and five rural locales. Williamsport Area Senior High is the largest facility with 1,479 students, while local primary schools like Donald E. Schick provide a more intimate start for young learners.
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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.