Tioga County Schools & Education
Tioga 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
88.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,450
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#48
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Tioga County
Measured School Summary
Tioga County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.8%.
Funding Context
Tioga County spends $10,450 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 1.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Tioga 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 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
66/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #48 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
88.8%
1.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,450
$114 above the state average
School coverage
14
3 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
Tioga County has 14 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.
What Tioga 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
Tioga 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
#48
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.
Northern Tioga SD
Elementary and high visible
1,995 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Southern Tioga SD
Elementary and high visible
1,702 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Wellsboro Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
1,420 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Northern Tioga SD is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Tioga County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Tioga 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 Tioga 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.
Tioga's Triple-District Education System
Three primary school districts manage 14 public schools for 5,117 students throughout Tioga County. The system is anchored by eight elementary schools and five high schools, ensuring a clear path from kindergarten to graduation.
Focus on Traditional Public Districts
Northern Tioga SD is the largest district with 1,995 students, followed closely by Southern Tioga SD. No charter schools operate in the county, focusing all regional resources into the three primary traditional districts.
Traditional Rural and Town Campuses
With 13 of 14 schools located in rural settings, the average school size is a manageable 366 students. Williamson SHS is the largest individual school at 535 students, offering a community-centric atmosphere in a rural landscape.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Tioga County
Reported Enrollment
5,117
14 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Tioga County
Northern Tioga SD
Southern Tioga SD
Wellsboro Area SD
14 Public Schools in Tioga 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson SHS | Record | Northern Tioga SD | Tioga, 16946Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 535 |
| Warren L Miller El Sch | Record | Southern Tioga SD | Mansfield, 16933Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 533 |
| North Penn-Mansfield JSHS | Record | Southern Tioga SD | Mansfield, 16933Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 523 |
| Russell B Walter El Sch | Record | Northern Tioga SD | Tioga, 16946Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 493 |
| Rock L Butler MS | Record | Wellsboro Area SD | Wellsboro, 16901Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 480 |
| Wellsboro Area HS | Record | Wellsboro Area SD | Wellsboro, 16901Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 439 |
| Cowanesque Valley JSHS | Record | Northern Tioga SD | Westfield, 16950Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 358 |
| Don Gill El Sch | Record | Wellsboro Area SD | Wellsboro, 16901Rural: Remote | 2–4 | Primary | 318 |
| Westfield Area El Sch | Record | Northern Tioga SD | Westfield, 16950Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 315 |
| Clark Wood El Sch | Record | Northern Tioga SD | Elkland, 16920Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 294 |
| North Penn-Liberty JSHS | Record | Southern Tioga SD | Liberty, 16930Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 238 |
| Blossburg El Sch | Record | Southern Tioga SD | Blossburg, 16912Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 234 |
| Charlotte Lappla El Sch | Record | Wellsboro Area SD | Wellsboro, 16901Rural: Remote | KG–1 | Primary | 183 |
| Liberty El Sch | Record | Southern Tioga SD | Liberty, 16930Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 174 |
Warren L Miller El Sch
Southern Tioga SD
Mansfield, 16933 / Rural: Fringe
North Penn-Mansfield JSHS
Southern Tioga SD
Mansfield, 16933 / Town: Distant
Charlotte Lappla El Sch
Wellsboro Area SD
Wellsboro, 16901 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,450
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Tioga County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Tioga County, Pennsylvania?
Three primary school districts manage 14 public schools for 5,117 students throughout Tioga County. The system is anchored by eight elementary schools and five high schools, ensuring a clear path from kindergarten to graduation.
What are the major school districts in Tioga County, Pennsylvania?
Northern Tioga SD is the largest district with 1,995 students, followed closely by Southern Tioga SD. No charter schools operate in the county, focusing all regional resources into the three primary traditional districts.
What is the school experience like in Tioga County?
With 13 of 14 schools located in rural settings, the average school size is a manageable 366 students. Williamson SHS is the largest individual school at 535 students, offering a community-centric atmosphere in a rural landscape.
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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.