Total enrollment
5,728
+50 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Susquehanna County
Pennsylvania · Public K-12
From the largest high school to the smallest elementary school, Susquehanna County's 15 public schools collectively enroll about 5,728 K-12 students, with Montrose Area SD the heaviest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 7 high schools.
4-year change in Susquehanna County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
15
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Susquehanna County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Pennsylvania | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 49.5% | #38 of 62 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,728 | #44 of 64 | #1,196 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 15 | #46 of 64 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.7:1 | #3 of 64 | #240 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 77.5% | #14 of 63 | #532 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.6% | #49 of 64 | #2,363 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Susquehanna County school rankings
Residents
38,219
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
7 districts
Enrollment
5,728
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$68,487
Below Pennsylvania avg
Free/reduced lunch
77.5%
Above Pennsylvania avg
Elementary
7
3,054 students
Middle
1
225 students
High
7
2,449 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Montrose Area SD
1,217 students · 7 districts in Susquehanna County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Susquehanna 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+
19.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
49
18.8% under 18
Test scores in Susquehanna County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Pennsylvania state average: 51.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Blue Ridge HS· 72.2%
- Choconut Valley El Sch· 70.5%
- Montrose Area JSHS· 57.1%
- Blue Ridge MS· 53.9%
- Lathrop Street El Sch· 52.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Mountain View El Sch· 35.4%
- Susquehanna Community El Sch· 39.6%
- Forest City Regional HS· 42.7%
- Elk Lake El Sch· 44.6%
- Forest City Regional El Sch· 44.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Area JSHS | Montrose | High | 07-12 | 565 | · |
| Elk Lake El Sch | Springville | Elementary | KG-06 | 563 | · |
| Blue Ridge El Sch | New Milford | Elementary | PK-05 | 496 | · |
| Mountain View El Sch | Kingsley | Elementary | PK-06 | 494 | · |
| Elk Lake JSHS | Springville | High | 07-12 | 490 | · |
| Forest City Regional El Sch | Forest City | Elementary | PK-06 | 434 | · |
| Susquehanna Community El Sch | Susquehanna | Elementary | PK-06 | 415 | · |
| Mountain View JSHS | Kingsley | High | 07-12 | 410 | · |
| Lathrop Street El Sch | Montrose | Elementary | KG-06 | 401 | · |
| Forest City Regional HS | Forest City | High | 07-12 | 348 | · |
| Susquehanna Community JSHS | Susquehanna | High | 07-12 | 333 | · |
| Blue Ridge HS | New Milford | High | 09-12 | 297 | · |
| Choconut Valley El Sch | Friendsville | Elementary | KG-06 | 251 | · |
| Blue Ridge MS | New Milford | Middle | 06-08 | 225 | · |
| Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center | Springville | High | 09-12 | 6 | · |
Cities in Susquehanna County
About Susquehanna County
Susquehanna County is a thinly populated county of about 38,219 residents in Pennsylvania. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 5,728 students across 15 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $68,487 a year, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%.
For a sense of the school types, Susquehanna County spans 7 elementary schools (3,054 students), 1 middle school (225), and 7 high schools (2,449).
The largest single district in Susquehanna County is Montrose Area SD, which alone enrolls about 1,217 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,728 students, remained close to its prior level from the 5,678 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Susquehanna County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. 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