Total enrollment
2,221
-142 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
Montour County
Pennsylvania · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Pennsylvania, 6 sit inside Montour County, collectively enrolling roughly 2,221 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).
7-year change in Montour County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 85%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
4%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
2,221
NCES CCD
Median income
$76,976
Above Pennsylvania avg
Free/reduced lunch
36.7%
Below Pennsylvania avg
Elementary
2
980 students
Middle
1
518 students
High
3
723 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Danville Area SD
2,133 students · 3 districts in Montour County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Montour 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+
38.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
43
20.1% under 18
Test scores in Montour County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Pennsylvania state average: 51.1%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Danville Area SHS· 82.1%
- Danville Area MS· 60.9%
- Liberty-Valley El Sch· 59.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville Area SHS | Danville | High | 09-12 | 635 | · |
| Danville Area MS | Danville | Middle | 06-08 | 518 | · |
| Liberty-Valley El Sch | Danville | Elementary | 03-05 | 491 | · |
| Danville Primary Sch | Danville | Elementary | KG-02 | 489 | · |
| Danville Ctr Adolescent Female | Danville | High | 07-12 | 45 | · |
| North Central Secure Trmnt Unt | Danville | High | 07-12 | 43 | · |
Cities in Montour County
About Montour County
Montour County is a compact Pennsylvania county of about 18,103 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 2,221 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $76,976, about 39% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 8% above the Pennsylvania median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Montour County comprises 2 elementary schools (980 students), 1 middle school (518), and 3 high schools (723).
Danville Area SD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,133 students on its own.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,221 students, fell 6% from the 2,363 reported in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for Montour County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data