Wyoming County Schools & Education
Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
96/100
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
$12,718
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
96/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#1
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wyoming County
Measured School Summary
Wyoming County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 96/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
With $12,718 per pupil, Wyoming County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 34% above the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 23% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wyoming 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 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
96/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
6.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$12,718
$2,382 above the state average
School coverage
6
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
Wyoming County has 6 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.
What Wyoming 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.
Small-system county
Wyoming County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#1
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 24 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.
Tunkhannock Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
2,112 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Lackawanna Trail SD
Elementary and high visible
956 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Tunkhannock 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 Wyoming County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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.
Streamlined Education Across Two Key Districts
Wyoming County operates a compact system of 6 public schools serving a total of 3,068 students. The infrastructure consists of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools split between the Tunkhannock Area and Lackawanna Trail districts.
Exceptional Graduation Rates and Strong Investment
With a 97% graduation rate, the county far exceeds the national benchmark of 87% and the state average of 90.3%. Investment in students is high, with per-pupil spending at $12,718, nearly matching the national average of $13,000.
Tunkhannock Area SD Anchors the Community
Tunkhannock Area SD is the largest provider, educating 2,112 students across four different campuses. There are currently no charter schools in the county, reflecting a total reliance on traditional public school districts.
Small-Town Feel with Accessible Campus Sizes
Most students attend schools in town settings, where the average school size is 511 students. Tunkhannock High School is the largest facility in the county with 890 students, while Lackawanna Trail JSHS offers a smaller environment with 432 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Wyoming County
Reported Enrollment
3,068
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Wyoming County
Tunkhannock Area SD
Lackawanna Trail SD
6 Public Schools in Wyoming 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunkhannock HS | Record | Tunkhannock Area SD | Tunkhannock, 18657Town: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 890 |
| Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Sch | Record | Tunkhannock Area SD | Tunkhannock, 18657Town: Fringe | 3–6 | Primary | 607 |
| Lackawanna Trail El Ctr | Record | Lackawanna Trail SD | Factoryville, 18419Suburb: Large | KG–6 | Primary | 524 |
| Tunkhannock Area Primary Cntr | Record | Tunkhannock Area SD | Tunkhannock, 18657Town: Fringe | KG–2 | Primary | 457 |
| Lackawanna Trail JSHS | Record | Lackawanna Trail SD | Factoryville, 18419Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 432 |
| Tunkhannock STEM Academy | Record | Tunkhannock Area SD | Tunkhannock, 18657Town: Fringe | 7 | Middle | 158 |
Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Sch
Tunkhannock Area SD
Tunkhannock, 18657 / Town: Fringe
Lackawanna Trail El Ctr
Lackawanna Trail SD
Factoryville, 18419 / Suburb: Large
Tunkhannock Area Primary Cntr
Tunkhannock Area SD
Tunkhannock, 18657 / Town: Fringe
Lackawanna Trail JSHS
Lackawanna Trail SD
Factoryville, 18419 / Rural: Fringe
Tunkhannock STEM Academy
Tunkhannock Area SD
Tunkhannock, 18657 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,718
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania?
Wyoming County operates a compact system of 6 public schools serving a total of 3,068 students. The infrastructure consists of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools split between the Tunkhannock Area and Lackawanna Trail districts.
How do schools in Wyoming County perform academically?
With a 97% graduation rate, the county far exceeds the national benchmark of 87% and the state average of 90.3%. Investment in students is high, with per-pupil spending at $12,718, nearly matching the national average of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania?
Tunkhannock Area SD is the largest provider, educating 2,112 students across four different campuses. There are currently no charter schools in the county, reflecting a total reliance on traditional public school districts.
What is the school experience like in Wyoming County?
Most students attend schools in town settings, where the average school size is 511 students. Tunkhannock High School is the largest facility in the county with 890 students, while Lackawanna Trail JSHS offers a smaller environment with 432 students.
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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.