Best Schools in Northumberland County, PA
Northumberland County, PA has 41 public schools (10 high, 10 middle, 18 elementary) serving 16,414 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Northumberland County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northumberland County, PA
The top high schools in Northumberland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Danville Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 638 Students
2. Milton Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
3. Shikellamy Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shikellamy Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 887 Students
4. Line Mountain Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Line Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
5. Southern Columbia Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Columbia Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
6. Warrior Run Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warrior Run Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 477 Students
7. Mount Carmel Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Carmel Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
8. Shamokin Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shamokin Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 702 Students
9. Upper Dauphin Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Dauphin Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
10. Northumberland County Ctc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northumberland County Ctc • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 15 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northumberland County, PA
The top middle schools in Northumberland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Columbia Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Columbia Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 401 Students
2. Danville Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 508 Students
3. Milton Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milton Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students
4. Shikellamy Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shikellamy Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
5. Line Mountain Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Line Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 307 Students
6. Mount Carmel Area Jh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Carmel Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 263 Students
7. Upper Dauphin Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Dauphin Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 312 Students
8. Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shamokin Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 333 Students
9. Shamokin Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shamokin Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 346 Students
10. Warrior Run Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warrior Run Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 536 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northumberland County, PA
The top elementary schools in Northumberland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty-valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 502 Students
2. Hartman El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Columbia Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 456 Students
3. James F Baugher El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 529 Students
4. Upper Dauphin Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Dauphin Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 399 Students
5. White Deer El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milton Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 323 Students
6. Line Mountain El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Line Mountain Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 368 Students
7. Chief Shikellamy Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shikellamy Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 615 Students
8. Mount Carmel Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Carmel Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 790 Students
9. Shamokin Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shamokin Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 832 Students
10. Danville Primary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 511 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northumberland County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northumberland County, PA has a total population of 91,647 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northumberland 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 Northumberland County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northumberland County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northumberland County, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Northumberland County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northumberland County, PA
How many schools are in Northumberland County, PA?
Northumberland County, PA has 41 public schools: 10 high schools, 10 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 16,414 students in total.
How do schools in Northumberland County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Northumberland County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Northumberland County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northumberland County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Northumberland County
9 places in Northumberland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Coal Township (3)
- Milton (3)
- Mount Carmel (3)
- Sunbury (3)
- Turbotville (3)
- Herndon (2)
- Northumberland (2)
- Shamokin (2)
- Trevorton (1)
School districts (6)
- Shikellamy SD (5 schools)
- Milton Area SD (4 schools)
- Shamokin Area SD (4 schools)
- Line Mountain SD (3 schools)
- Mount Carmel Area SD (3 schools)
- Warrior Run SD (3 schools)