Total enrollment
14,288
-1,241 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
Lycoming County
Pennsylvania · Public K-12
From the largest high school to the smallest elementary campus, Lycoming County's 30 public schools collectively enroll about 14,288 K-12 students, with Williamsport Area SD the heaviest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 14 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high schools.
7-year change in Lycoming County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
30
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 83%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
7%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
30
9 districts
Enrollment
14,288
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,917
Below Pennsylvania avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.2%
Below Pennsylvania avg
Elementary
14
5,753 students
Middle
7
3,299 students
High
9
5,236 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Williamsport Area SD
4,731 students · 9 districts in Lycoming County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lycoming County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
41
20.5% under 18
Test scores in Lycoming County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 29 schools ranked. Pennsylvania state average: 51.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Lyter El Sch· 76.7%
- Montoursville Area SHS· 71.1%
- Central El Sch· 69.9%
- Loyalsock Twp SHS· 66.1%
- Jersey Shore Area SHS· 65.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Curtin Intrmd Sch· 28.8%
- South Williamsport Area JSHS· 31.7%
- Rommelt El Sch· 38.3%
- Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch· 39.4%
- Cochran Primary Sch· 42.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsport Area SHS | Williamsport | High | 09-12 | 1,462 | · |
| Hughesville JSHS | Hughesville | High | 07-12 | 728 | · |
| Donald E. Schick Sch | Montoursville | Elementary | PK-05 | 721 | · |
| Williamsport Area MS | Williamsport | Middle | 07-08 | 706 | · |
| Jersey Shore Area SHS | Jersey Shore | High | 09-12 | 672 | · |
| Montoursville Area SHS | Montoursville | High | 09-12 | 570 | · |
| Jackson Primary Sch | Williamsport | Elementary | KG-03 | 555 | · |
| Joseph C Ashkar El Sch | Hughesville | Elementary | PK-06 | 553 | · |
| Lycoming Valley Intrmd Sch | Williamsport | Middle | 04-06 | 543 | · |
| Cochran Primary Sch | Williamsport | Elementary | KG-03 | 538 | · |
| C E McCall MS | Montoursville | Middle | 05-08 | 530 | · |
| Curtin Intrmd Sch | Williamsport | Middle | 04-06 | 525 | · |
| Montgomery El Sch | Montgomery | Elementary | PK-06 | 504 | · |
| Jersey Shore Area El Sch | Jersey Shore | Elementary | KG-05 | 499 | · |
| South Williamsport Area JSHS | South Williamsport | High | 07-12 | 478 | · |
| Muncy JSHS | Muncy | High | 07-12 | 472 | · |
| Jersey Shore Area MS | Jersey Shore | Middle | 06-08 | 466 | · |
| Ward L Myers El Sch | Muncy | Elementary | KG-06 | 451 | · |
| Loyalsock Twp SHS | Williamsport | High | 09-12 | 436 | · |
| Montgomery JSHS | Montgomery | High | 07-12 | 417 | · |
| Central El Sch | South Williamsport | Elementary | KG-04 | 414 | · |
| Hepburn-Lycoming Primary Sch | Cogan Station | Elementary | KG-03 | 402 | · |
| Lyter El Sch | Montoursville | Elementary | KG-04 | 382 | · |
| Loyalsock Twp MS | Williamsport | Middle | 06-08 | 353 | · |
| Salladasburg El Sch | Jersey Shore | Elementary | KG-05 | 217 | · |
| Loyalsock Valley El Sch | Montoursville | Elementary | KG-04 | 197 | · |
| Carl G Renn El Sch | Lairdsville | Elementary | PK-06 | 181 | · |
| Rommelt El Sch | South Williamsport | Middle | 05-06 | 176 | · |
| George A Ferrell El Sch | Picture Rocks | Elementary | KG-06 | 139 | · |
| Lycoming Career and Technology Center | Hughesville | High | 09-12 | 1 | · |
Cities in Lycoming County
About Lycoming County
In Pennsylvania, Lycoming County is a mid-sized county of about 113,489 residents. 30 public schools across the county educates about 14,288 students between them.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $63,917, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 10% below the Pennsylvania median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Lycoming County covers 14 elementary schools (5,753 students), 7 middle schools (3,299), and 9 high schools (5,236).
Williamsport Area SD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,731 students across Lycoming County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 14,288 students, declined 8% from the 15,529 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 83% to 79%.
On allk12, the community for Lycoming County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data