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Montour County Schools & Education

School Score

95/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,205

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,336

School Score

95/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 72/100

State Score Position

#3

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Montour County

Measured School Summary

Montour County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 95/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Montour County spends $11,205 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 31% above the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Montour 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

6 public schools and 3 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

95/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #3 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.

Completion

97.0%

6.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$11,205

$869 above the state average

School coverage

6

3 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

Montour County has 6 public schools across 3 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.

Parent decision brief

What Montour 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.

Dominant-district county

Danville Area SD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 4 of 6 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#3

of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 23 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.

Danville Area SD

Elementary to high school visible

2,159 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

North Central Secure Trmnt Unt

High school only in this slice

29 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

Danville Ctr Adolescent Female

High school only in this slice

27 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Danville Area SD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Montour County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Montour 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 Montour 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.

Small, Focused Education in Montour County

Montour County operates a compact system of six public schools within three school districts. This intimate network serves 2,215 students, primarily through two elementary and three high school facilities.

Danville Area SD Leads the Region

The Danville Area School District serves nearly all of the county's students, with 2,159 enrollees across four schools. There are no charter schools in the county, reflecting a highly centralized and successful public district model.

Suburban Feel with Intimate Classrooms

Five of the six local schools are situated in suburban locales, providing a consistent community feel with an average size of 369 students. Danville Area Senior High is the largest school in the county, yet still maintains a manageable 638-student enrollment.

School Overview

Total Schools

6

in Montour County

Reported Enrollment

2,215

6 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle1
High3
Other0

3 School Districts in Montour County

Danville Area SD

4 schools
2,159 students

North Central Secure Trmnt Unt

1 school
29 students

Danville Ctr Adolescent Female

1 school
27 students

6 Public Schools in Montour County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

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

Level

Showing 6 of 6 matching schools

Danville Area SHS

Danville Area SD

Danville, 17821 / Suburb: Small

Record9–12High638 students

Danville Primary Sch

Danville Area SD

Danville, 17821 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–2Primary511 students

Danville Area MS

Danville Area SD

Danville, 17821 / Suburb: Small

Record6–8Middle508 students

Liberty-Valley El Sch

Danville Area SD

Danville, 17821 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary502 students

North Central Secure Trmnt Unt

North Central Secure Trmnt Unt

Danville, 17821 / Suburb: Small

Record7–12Alternative29 students

Danville Ctr Adolescent Female

Danville Ctr Adolescent Female

Danville, 17821 / Suburb: Small

Record7–12Alternative27 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$11,205

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 Montour County?
Montour County has a school score of 95/100, which is a higher 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 Montour County?
The high school graduation rate in Montour County is 97.0%, 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 Montour County spend per student?
Montour County spends $11,205 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Montour County, Pennsylvania — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Montour County, Pennsylvania?

Montour County operates a compact system of six public schools within three school districts. This intimate network serves 2,215 students, primarily through two elementary and three high school facilities.

What are the major school districts in Montour County, Pennsylvania?

The Danville Area School District serves nearly all of the county's students, with 2,159 enrollees across four schools. There are no charter schools in the county, reflecting a highly centralized and successful public district model.

What is the school experience like in Montour County?

Five of the six local schools are situated in suburban locales, providing a consistent community feel with an average size of 369 students. Danville Area Senior High is the largest school in the county, yet still maintains a manageable 638-student enrollment.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.