For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,690 students in Northumberland County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Northumberland County, PA are Milton Area Middle School, Line Mountain Middle School and Warrior Run Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northumberland County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Northumberland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milton Area Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Mahoning St
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7614
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7614
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Line Mountain Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
187 Line Mountain Rd
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Warrior Run Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Susquehanna Trail
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5166
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5166
Gr: 7-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
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%
Rank: #55.
Mount Carmel Area Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Gr: 7-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Shamokin Area Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Gr: 7-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Northumberland County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Northumberland County, PA include Milton Area Middle School, Line Mountain Middle School and Warrior Run Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Northumberland County?
6 public middle schools are located in Northumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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