Susquehanna County Schools & Education
Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
86/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,940
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
86/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#9
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Susquehanna County
Measured School Summary
Susquehanna County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 86/100 and a graduation rate of 93.2%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Susquehanna County spends $11,940 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 19% above the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Susquehanna 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
15 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
86/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #9 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
93.2%
2.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$11,940
$1,604 above the state average
School coverage
15
7 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
Susquehanna County has 15 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 Susquehanna 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
Susquehanna 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
#9
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 14 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.
Montrose Area SD
Elementary and high visible
1,206 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Elk Lake SD
Elementary and high visible
1,109 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Blue Ridge SD
Elementary to high school visible
1,004 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Mountain View SD
Elementary and high visible
942 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Blue Ridge 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 Susquehanna County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna 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 Robust Network of Rural Schools
Susquehanna County operates 15 public schools across seven different districts, serving a total population of 5,793 students. The infrastructure is well-balanced with seven elementary schools and seven high schools providing localized access.
Diverse District Options No Charters
Montrose Area SD and Elk Lake SD are the largest providers, each serving over 1,100 students across their campuses. The county currently hosts no charter schools, meaning 100% of the student population attends traditional district-run facilities.
A Predominantly Rural School Experience
Education here is largely rural, though a few schools occupy suburban and town settings. While the average school size is 386, facilities like Montrose Area JSHS serve 562 students, providing a more comprehensive secondary experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Susquehanna County
Reported Enrollment
5,793
15 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Susquehanna County
Montrose Area SD
Elk Lake SD
Blue Ridge SD
Mountain View SD
Susquehanna Community SD
Forest City Regional SD
Susquehanna County CTC
15 Public Schools in Susquehanna 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Area JSHS | Record | Montrose Area SD | Montrose, 18801Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 562 |
| Elk Lake JSHS | Record | Elk Lake SD | Springville, 18844Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 555 |
| Elk Lake El Sch | Record | Elk Lake SD | Springville, 18844Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 554 |
| Mountain View El Sch | Record | Mountain View SD | Kingsley, 18826Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 513 |
| Blue Ridge El Sch | Record | Blue Ridge SD | New Milford, 18834Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 495 |
| Susquehanna Community El Sch | Record | Susquehanna Community SD | Susquehanna, 18847Town: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 440 |
| Forest City Regional El Sch | Record | Forest City Regional SD | Forest City, 18421Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 434 |
| Mountain View JSHS | Record | Mountain View SD | Kingsley, 18826Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 429 |
| Lathrop Street El Sch | Record | Montrose Area SD | Montrose, 18801Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 397 |
| Forest City Regional HS | Record | Forest City Regional SD | Forest City, 18421Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 327 |
| Susquehanna Community JSHS | Record | Susquehanna Community SD | Susquehanna, 18847Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 323 |
| Blue Ridge HS | Record | Blue Ridge SD | New Milford, 18834Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 290 |
| Choconut Valley El Sch | Record | Montrose Area SD | Friendsville, 18818Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 247 |
| Blue Ridge MS | Record | Blue Ridge SD | New Milford, 18834Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 219 |
| Susquehanna County CTC | Record | Susquehanna County CTC | Springville, 18844Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 8 |
Susquehanna Community El Sch
Susquehanna Community SD
Susquehanna, 18847 / Town: Fringe
Forest City Regional El Sch
Forest City Regional SD
Forest City, 18421 / Suburb: Large
Forest City Regional HS
Forest City Regional SD
Forest City, 18421 / Suburb: Large
Susquehanna Community JSHS
Susquehanna Community SD
Susquehanna, 18847 / Rural: Fringe
Choconut Valley El Sch
Montrose Area SD
Friendsville, 18818 / Rural: Fringe
Susquehanna County CTC
Susquehanna County CTC
Springville, 18844 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,940
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?
Susquehanna County operates 15 public schools across seven different districts, serving a total population of 5,793 students. The infrastructure is well-balanced with seven elementary schools and seven high schools providing localized access.
What are the major school districts in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania?
Montrose Area SD and Elk Lake SD are the largest providers, each serving over 1,100 students across their campuses. The county currently hosts no charter schools, meaning 100% of the student population attends traditional district-run facilities.
What is the school experience like in Susquehanna County?
Education here is largely rural, though a few schools occupy suburban and town settings. While the average school size is 386, facilities like Montrose Area JSHS serve 562 students, providing a more comprehensive secondary experience.
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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.