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3 schools in Coal Township

Pennsylvania · Public K-12

Inside Coal Township (Pennsylvania), 3 public K-12 schools enroll roughly 1,153 students, averaging 384 per campus.

7-year change in Coal Township

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,153
-59 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 85%
% Hispanic
19%
was 8%
% Black
5%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Northumberland County Career and Technology CenterHigh10-1215
Shamokin Area El SchElementaryPK-04830
Shamokin Area Intermediate SchMiddle05-06308

About Coal Township

Public education in Coal Township, Pennsylvania runs across 3 schools that hosts roughly 1,153 students. By footprint, Coal Township sits in the thinly populated bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Coal Township is around 384 students, 33% below the Pennsylvania average of about 569.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,153 students, decreased 5% from the 1,212 reported in SY 2017-18. Coal Township now counts 3 public schools, up from 2 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 85% to 72% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Coal Township discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Coal Township?
Coal Township, Pennsylvania has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,153 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Coal Township?
Coal Township has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Coal Township?
Shamokin Area El Sch is the largest public school in Coal Township by enrollment, with approximately 830 students.
What school districts serve Coal Township?
Coal Township is served by 2 public school districts, including Shamokin Area SD, Northumberland County Career and Technology Center.
What grade levels do public schools in Coal Township cover?
Public schools in Coal Township serve students from pre-K through grade 12.