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Potter County

Pennsylvania · Public K-12

10 public schools serving approximately 1,864 students, in a county of 16,188 residents.

Schools
10
5 districts
Enrollment
1,864
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,020
Below Pennsylvania avg
Free/reduced lunch
52.9%
Below Pennsylvania avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Coudersport Area SD
558 students · 5 districts in Potter County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Potter 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
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
96%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
48
20.0% under 18

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Galeton Area SchGaletonOtherPK-12325·
Northern Potter Childrens SchUlyssesElementaryPK-06294·
Coudersport Area El SchCoudersportElementaryKG-06283·
Coudersport Area JSHSCoudersportHigh07-12275·
Northern Potter JSHSUlyssesHigh07-12214·
Oswayo Valley El SchShinglehouseElementaryPK-05162·
Oswayo Valley HSShinglehouseHigh09-1296·
Oswayo Valley MSShinglehouseMiddle06-0883·
Austin Area JSHSAustinHigh07-1270·
Austin Area El SchAustinElementaryPK-0662·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Potter County?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Potter County, Pennsylvania, with a combined enrollment of about 1,864.
How many high schools are in Potter County?
Potter County, Pennsylvania has 4 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Potter County?
Coudersport Area SD is the largest school district in Potter County, serving approximately 558 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Potter County?
Potter County, Pennsylvania has a population of approximately 16,188, with a median age of 48. About 20.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Potter County?
Median household income in Potter County is $59,020, below the Pennsylvania average of $71,313. About 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Potter County?
Approximately 18.2% of adults 25 and older in Potter County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Potter County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 52.9% of students in Potter County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Pennsylvania county average of 57.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Potter County schools?
Across Potter County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Potter County?
Potter County residents are approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Potter County is owner-occupied?
Potter County has about 12,397 housing units, of which roughly 79.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data