Best Schools in Luzerne County, PA
Luzerne County, PA has a total of 92 schools including 29 high schools, 17 middle schools and 46 elementary schools. A total of 50,201 students attend Luzerne County, PA schools. On average, schools in Luzerne County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Luzerne County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Luzerne County, PA
Luzerne County, PA has 29 high schools with 20,067 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Luzerne County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Luzerne County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Pittston Area Shs
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Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1022 Students
2. Wilkes-barre Area Sd Stem Academy
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Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 80 Students
3. Dallas Shs
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Dallas Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 759 Students
4. Wyoming Valley West Shs
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Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1357 Students
5. Wyoming Area Sec Ctr
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Wyoming Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 953 Students
6. Berwick Area Hs
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Berwick Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 782 Students
7. Crestwood Secondary Campus
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Crestwood Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1419 Students
8. Lake-lehman Jshs
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Lake-lehman Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 739 Students
9. Northwest Area Hs
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Northwest Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 416 Students
10. Pocono Mountain West Hs
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Pocono Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1512 Students
Best Middle Schools in Luzerne County, PA
Luzerne County, PA has 17 middle schools with 13,141 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Luzerne County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Luzerne County don't meet expectations.
1. Wyoming Area Intermediate Ctr
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Wyoming Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 484 Students
2. Dallas Ms
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Dallas Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 605 Students
3. Wyoming Valley West Ms
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Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1191 Students
4. Berwick Area Ms
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Berwick Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 844 Students
5. Pittston Area Ms
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Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 964 Students
6. G A R Ms
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Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1026 Students
7. Solomon/plains Ms
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Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students
8. Greater Nanticoke Area Ed Ctr
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Greater Nanticoke Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
9. Maple Manor El/ms
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Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 999 Students
10. Lyndwood El Sch
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Hanover Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 • 242 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Luzerne County, PA
Luzerne County, PA has 46 elementary schools with 16,993 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Luzerne County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Luzerne County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Dana El Ctr
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Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 617 Students
2. Dallas Intermediate Sch
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Dallas Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 545 Students
3. Solomon/plains El Sch
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Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 712 Students
4. Northwest Area Intermediate Sch
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Northwest Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 260 Students
5. Nescopeck El Sch
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Berwick Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 156 Students
6. Lehman-jackson El Sch
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Lake-lehman Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 418 Students
7. Pittston City Intrmd Ctr
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Pittston Area Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 648 Students
8. Salem El Sch
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Berwick Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 396 Students
9. Chester Street El Sch
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Wyoming Valley West Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 299 Students
10. Dr David W Kistler El Sch
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Wilkes-barre Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 916 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Luzerne County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Luzerne County, PA has a total population of 325,594 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Luzerne County, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Luzerne County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Luzerne County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Luzerne County, PA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Luzerne County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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