For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 588 students in Northumberland, PA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Northumberland, PA is Shikellamy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northumberland, PA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Northumberland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Northumberland, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shikellamy Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 Permastone Dr
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 286-3736
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 286-3736
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Northumberland, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Northumberland, PA include Shikellamy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Northumberland?
1 public middle schools are located in Northumberland.
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland?
Northumberland public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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