Potter County Schools & Education
Potter County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,960
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#47
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Potter County
Measured School Summary
Potter County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.3%.
Funding Context
Potter County spends $10,960 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 8% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Potter 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
10 public schools and 5 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
66/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #47 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
88.3%
2.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,960
$624 above the state average
School coverage
10
5 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
Potter County has 10 public schools across 5 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 Potter 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
Potter 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
#47
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
Coudersport Area SD
Elementary and high visible
558 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Northern Potter SD
Elementary and high visible
508 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Oswayo Valley SD
Elementary to high school visible
341 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Galeton Area SD
Other grade structure
325 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Oswayo Valley SD is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Potter County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Potter 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 Potter 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.
Intimate Learning in the Northern Tier
Potter County has a small but dedicated educational network of 10 public schools serving 1,864 students. The system is distributed across five school districts, ensuring that even remote areas have local access to elementary and high schools. This decentralized model prioritizes community access in a vast rural landscape.
Spotlight on Small, Local Districts
The Coudersport Area School District is a primary hub, serving 558 students across its two campuses. Other small districts like Oswayo Valley and Austin Area ensure that students receive highly personalized attention. There are no charter schools in Potter County, keeping all educational focus on the five traditional districts.
The Definition of a Rural School
All 10 schools in Potter County are classified as rural, reflecting the county's deep connection to its natural environment. The average school size is exceptionally small at just 186 students, with Galeton Area School being the largest at 325 students. This creates a classroom environment where every student is known by name.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Potter County
Reported Enrollment
1,864
10 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Potter County
Coudersport Area SD
Northern Potter SD
Oswayo Valley SD
Galeton Area SD
Austin Area SD
10 Public Schools in Potter 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 dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galeton Area Sch | Record | Galeton Area SD | Galeton, 16922Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 325 |
| Northern Potter Childrens Sch | Record | Northern Potter SD | Ulysses, 16948Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 294 |
| Coudersport Area El Sch | Record | Coudersport Area SD | Coudersport, 16915Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 283 |
| Coudersport Area JSHS | Record | Coudersport Area SD | Coudersport, 16915Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 275 |
| Northern Potter JSHS | Record | Northern Potter SD | Ulysses, 16948Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 214 |
| Oswayo Valley El Sch | Record | Oswayo Valley SD | Shinglehouse, 16748Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 162 |
| Oswayo Valley HS | Record | Oswayo Valley SD | Shinglehouse, 16748Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 96 |
| Oswayo Valley MS | Record | Oswayo Valley SD | Shinglehouse, 16748Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 83 |
| Austin Area JSHS | Record | Austin Area SD | Austin, 16720Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 70 |
| Austin Area El Sch | Record | Austin Area SD | Austin, 16720Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 62 |
Northern Potter Childrens Sch
Northern Potter SD
Ulysses, 16948 / Rural: Remote
Coudersport Area El Sch
Coudersport Area SD
Coudersport, 16915 / Rural: Remote
Coudersport Area JSHS
Coudersport Area SD
Coudersport, 16915 / Rural: Remote
Oswayo Valley El Sch
Oswayo Valley SD
Shinglehouse, 16748 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,960
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Potter County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Potter County, Pennsylvania?
Potter County has a small but dedicated educational network of 10 public schools serving 1,864 students. The system is distributed across five school districts, ensuring that even remote areas have local access to elementary and high schools. This decentralized model prioritizes community access in a vast rural landscape.
What are the major school districts in Potter County, Pennsylvania?
The Coudersport Area School District is a primary hub, serving 558 students across its two campuses. Other small districts like Oswayo Valley and Austin Area ensure that students receive highly personalized attention. There are no charter schools in Potter County, keeping all educational focus on the five traditional districts.
What is the school experience like in Potter County?
All 10 schools in Potter County are classified as rural, reflecting the county's deep connection to its natural environment. The average school size is exceptionally small at just 186 students, with Galeton Area School being the largest at 325 students. This creates a classroom environment where every student is known by name.
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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.