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Wyoming County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Lackawanna Trail SD

Elementary and high visible

956 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

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

Elementary3
Middle1
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Wyoming County

Tunkhannock Area SD

4 schools
2,112 students

Lackawanna Trail SD

2 schools
956 students

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 data

Level

Showing 6 of 6 matching schools

Tunkhannock HS

Tunkhannock Area SD

Tunkhannock, 18657 / Town: Fringe

Record8–12High890 students

Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Sch

Tunkhannock Area SD

Tunkhannock, 18657 / Town: Fringe

Record3–6Primary607 students

Lackawanna Trail El Ctr

Lackawanna Trail SD

Factoryville, 18419 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–6Primary524 students

Tunkhannock Area Primary Cntr

Tunkhannock Area SD

Tunkhannock, 18657 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–2Primary457 students

Lackawanna Trail JSHS

Lackawanna Trail SD

Factoryville, 18419 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High432 students

Tunkhannock STEM Academy

Tunkhannock Area SD

Tunkhannock, 18657 / Town: Fringe

Record7Middle158 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$12,718

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 Wyoming County?
Wyoming County has a school score of 96/100, 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 Wyoming County?
The high school graduation rate in Wyoming County is 97.0%, 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 Wyoming County spend per student?
Wyoming County spends $12,718 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.