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4 schools in Shamokin Area SD

Pennsylvania · 2,164 students · 2 cities

Shamokin Area SD's public schools, 4 in all, serve about 2,164 K-12 students inside Pennsylvania, an average of 541 per school.

4-year change in Shamokin Area SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,164
-24 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Shamokin Area SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
31.3%#336 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,164#217 of 479#4,177 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#277 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.8:1#412 of 478#5,311 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
99.9%#4 of 398#163 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
40.2%#156 of 378#3,991 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside Shamokin Area SD

State test results across the district's 4 scored schools run from Shamokin Area High School at 34.9% proficient to Shamokin Area Intermediate School at 25.4%, a gap of 9.5 points. That is the 210th widest gap among 223 Pennsylvania districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 2,229 to 2,164 students (down 3%) and from 155 to 146 full-time teachers (down 6%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Shamokin Area El SchCoal TownshipElementaryPK-04830
Shamokin Area HSShamokinHigh09-12675
Shamokin Area MSShamokinMiddle07-08351
Shamokin Area Intermediate SchCoal TownshipMiddle05-06308

About Shamokin Area SD

Shamokin Area SD maintains 4 public schools across Pennsylvania, collectively hosting roughly 2,164 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Shamokin Area SD is built around 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,164 students, remained close to its prior level from the 2,188 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for Shamokin Area SD discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Shamokin Area SD run?
Shamokin Area SD has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,164 students in Pennsylvania.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Shamokin Area SD?
Shamokin Area SD includes 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Shamokin Area SD?
Shamokin Area El Sch is the largest public school in Shamokin Area SD by enrollment, with approximately 830 students.
What grade levels does Shamokin Area SD serve?
Shamokin Area SD serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does Shamokin Area SD serve?
Shamokin Area SD operates schools in Coal Township, Shamokin across Pennsylvania.