For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,681 students in Northumberland County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Northumberland County, PA are Line Mountain High School, Shamokin Area High 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Northumberland County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Northumberland County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Line Mountain High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Northumberland County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Line Mountain High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
187 Line Mountain Road
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Herndon, PA 17830
(570) 758-2011
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Shamokin Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Milton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Mahoning St
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7614
Milton, PA 17847
(570) 742-7614
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Mount Carmel Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Shikellamy High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Walnut Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3713
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3713
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Northumberland County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
1700-2000 West Montgomery Stre
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0304
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 644-0304
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Northumberland County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
162 School Rd
Dalmatia, PA 17017
(570) 758-6243
Dalmatia, PA 17017
(570) 758-6243
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
600 Arch St
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3725
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
3664 Old State Rd
Leck Kill, PA 17836
(570) 425-3671
Leck Kill, PA 17836
(570) 425-3671
Gr: K-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
500 Shamokin Street
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-2189
Trevorton, PA 17881
(570) 797-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students
2733 State Route 45
Montandon, PA 17850
(570) 523-3218
Montandon, PA 17850
(570) 523-3218
Gr: K-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
4th And Hanover Streets
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3547
Northumberland, PA 17857
(570) 473-3547
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Avenue A And 5th St
Riverside, PA 17868
(570) 271-3268
Riverside, PA 17868
(570) 271-3268
Gr: PK-2 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
2000 W State St
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Coal Township, PA 17866
(570) 648-5731
Gr: 7-12 | 1,285 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
115 Fairmount Ave
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3736
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
301 Pine St
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5164
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5164
Gr: K-3 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
4860 Susquehanna Trail
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5135
Turbotville, PA 17772
(570) 649-5135
Gr: 4-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1100 Main St
Watsontown, PA 17777
(570) 538-5562
Watsontown, PA 17777
(570) 538-5562
Gr: K-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rr 2 Box 538
Shamokin, PA 17872
(570) 797-2233
Shamokin, PA 17872
(570) 797-2233
Gr: 2-5 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Northumberland County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Northumberland County, PA include Line Mountain High School, Shamokin Area High School and Warrior Run Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Northumberland County?
7 public high schools are located in Northumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northumberland County?
Northumberland County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Northumberland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Northumberland County include: Mount Carmel Area High School vs. Shamokin Area High School, Shamokin Area High School vs. Mount Carmel Area High School, Line Mountain High School vs. Mount Carmel Area High School
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