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

No. Use the Pike 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 Pike 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 Pike County?

Start with the 14 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Pike County Schools & Education

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

Pike County, Pennsylvania

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

School Score

85/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

92.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,711

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,336

School Score

85/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 72/100

State Score Position

#11

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Pike County

Measured School Summary

Pike County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 85/100 and a graduation rate of 92.5%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

With $13,711 per pupil, Pike County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 18% above the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 33% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Pike 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

14 public schools and 2 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

85/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #11 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.

Completion

92.5%

2.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$13,711

$3,375 above the state average

School coverage

2 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

Pike County has 14 public schools across 2 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 Pike 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.

Higher-signal county

Pike County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

#11

of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.

Delaware Valley SD

Elementary to high school visible

4,313 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Wallenpaupack Area SD

Elementary to high school visible

2,533 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Delaware Valley 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 Pike County?

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

High-Quality Schools in a Natural Setting

Pike County offers 14 public schools, including seven elementary and three high schools, serving 8,755 students. These facilities are organized into just two primary school districts, creating a streamlined and cohesive educational system. This layout supports a tight-knit community feel despite the county's large geographic area.

Delaware Valley and Wallenpaupack Districts

The Delaware Valley School District is the larger of the two, educating 4,313 students across seven schools. Wallenpaupack Area School District serves 2,788 students and provides a robust academic and athletic program. The county maintains a traditional model with no charter schools present in the directory.

Larger Schools in a Rural Landscape

While 11 of the 14 schools are in rural settings, the average school size is relatively high at 625 students. Delaware Valley High School is the largest campus, housing 1,418 students in a comprehensive secondary environment. This combination offers students a traditional campus experience surrounded by the county's natural beauty.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Pike County

Reported Enrollment

8,755

14 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7

Middle4

High3

Other0

2 School Districts in Pike County

Delaware Valley SD

Wallenpaupack Area SD

5 schools

2,788 students

14 Public Schools in Pike County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 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 Pike County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Delaware Valley HS	Profile	Delaware Valley SD	Milford, 18337Town: Distant	9–12	High	1,418
Wallenpaupack Area HS	Profile	Wallenpaupack Area SD	Hawley, 18428Rural: Distant	9–12	High	990
East Stroudsburg SHS North	Profile	East Stroudsburg Area SD	Dingmans Ferry, 18328Rural: Distant	9–12	High	940
Wallenpaupack Area MS	Record	Wallenpaupack Area SD	Hawley, 18428Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	644
Lehman Intermediate Sch	Record	East Stroudsburg Area SD	Dingmans Ferry, 18328Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	603
Dingman-Delaware MS	Record	Delaware Valley SD	Dingmans Ferry, 18328Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	524
Dingman-Delaware El Sch	Record	Delaware Valley SD	Dingmans Ferry, 18328Rural: Fringe	3–5	Primary	502
Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch	Record	Delaware Valley SD	Dingmans Ferry, 18328Rural: Fringe	PK–2	Primary	499
Delaware Valley MS	Record	Delaware Valley SD	Milford, 18337Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	479
Wallenpaupack North Intrmd Sch	Record	Wallenpaupack Area SD	Hawley, 18428Rural: Distant	3–5	Primary	471
Delaware Valley El Sch	Record	Delaware Valley SD	Matamoras, 18336Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	457
Shohola El Sch	Record	Delaware Valley SD	Shohola, 18458Rural: Distant	KG–5	Primary	434
Wallenpaupack Pri Sch	Record	Wallenpaupack Area SD	Hawley, 18428Rural: Distant	KG–2	Primary	428
Bushkill El Sch	Record	East Stroudsburg Area SD	Dingmans Ferry, 18328Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	366

Delaware Valley HS

Delaware Valley SD

Milford, 18337 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,418 students

Wallenpaupack Area HS

Wallenpaupack Area SD

Hawley, 18428 / Rural: Distant

Profile9–12High990 students

East Stroudsburg SHS North

East Stroudsburg Area SD

Dingmans Ferry, 18328 / Rural: Distant

Profile9–12High940 students

Wallenpaupack Area MS

Wallenpaupack Area SD

Hawley, 18428 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle644 students

Lehman Intermediate Sch

East Stroudsburg Area SD

Dingmans Ferry, 18328 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle603 students

Dingman-Delaware MS

Delaware Valley SD

Dingmans Ferry, 18328 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle524 students

Dingman-Delaware El Sch

Delaware Valley SD

Dingmans Ferry, 18328 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–5Primary502 students

Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch

Delaware Valley SD

Dingmans Ferry, 18328 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–2Primary499 students

Delaware Valley MS

Delaware Valley SD

Milford, 18337 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle479 students

Wallenpaupack North Intrmd Sch

Wallenpaupack Area SD

Hawley, 18428 / Rural: Distant

Record3–5Primary471 students

Delaware Valley El Sch

Delaware Valley SD

Matamoras, 18336 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary457 students

Shohola El Sch

Delaware Valley SD

Shohola, 18458 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary434 students

Wallenpaupack Pri Sch

Wallenpaupack Area SD

Hawley, 18428 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–2Primary428 students

Bushkill El Sch

East Stroudsburg Area SD

Dingmans Ferry, 18328 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary366 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$13,711

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 Pike County?

Pike County has a school score of 85/100, 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 Pike County?

The high school graduation rate in Pike County is 92.5%, 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 Pike County spend per student?

Pike County spends $13,711 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 May 13, 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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