For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 10,135 students in Lackawanna County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lackawanna County, PA are Valley View High School, Riverside Jr. Sr. High School and North Pocono High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lackawanna County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lackawanna County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Lackawanna County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Pocono High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lackawanna County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Columbus Dr
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-4110
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Davis St
Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 562-2121
Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 562-2121
Gr: 7-12 | 686 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
North Pocono High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
97 Bochicchio Blvd
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-7606
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-7606
Gr: 9-12 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Lakeland Dr
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Jermyn, PA 18433
(570) 254-9485
Gr: 7-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Abington Heights High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Noble Road
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-5300
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 585-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Fell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Gr: K-9 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Marion St
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-6721
Old Forge, PA 18518
(570) 457-6721
Gr: 7-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Mid Valley Secondary Center
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Gr: 7-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Scranton High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63 Munchak Way
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3481
Scranton, PA 18510
(570) 348-3481
Gr: 7-12 | 1,815 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Gr: 7-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Brooklyn Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500
Gr: 7-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
West Scranton High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Luzerne St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3616
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3616
Gr: 9-12 | 1,404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technology Center Of Lackawanna County
Vocational School
3201 Rockwell Avenue
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 346-8471
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 346-8471
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lackawanna County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lackawanna County, PA include Valley View High School, Riverside Jr. Sr. High School and North Pocono High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lackawanna County?
13 public high schools are located in Lackawanna County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lackawanna County?
Lackawanna County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Lackawanna County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lackawanna County include: West Scranton High School vs. Scranton High School, Lakeland Jr. Sr. High School vs. Abington Heights High School, Scranton High School vs. West Scranton High School
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