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4 schools in Wellsboro Area SD

Pennsylvania · 1,372 students · 1 city

Wellsboro Area SD's public-school count of 4 reflects a system enrolling about 1,372 students inside Pennsylvania, broken out as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in Wellsboro Area SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,372
-91 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Wellsboro Area SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
59.1%#126 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,372#333 of 479#5,780 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#292 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.5:1#178 of 478#2,612 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
51.8%#169 of 398#3,905 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
11.7%#338 of 378#6,441 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 Wellsboro Area SD

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,526 to 1,372 students (down 10%) and from 104 to 110 full-time teachers (up 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
Wellsboro Area HSWellsboroHigh09-12496
Rock L Butler MSWellsboroMiddle05-08433
Don Gill El SchWellsboroElementary02-04287
Charlotte Lappla El SchWellsboroElementaryKG-01156

About Wellsboro Area SD

Wellsboro Area SD operates 4 public schools across Pennsylvania, collectively serveing roughly 1,372 students.

For a sense of the school types, Wellsboro Area SD consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 343 in this district, lower than the Pennsylvania typical of 569.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,372 students, fell 6% from the 1,463 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Wellsboro Area SD discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Wellsboro Area SD?
Wellsboro Area SD operates 4 public K-12 schools in Pennsylvania, serving approximately 1,372 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Wellsboro Area SD?
Wellsboro Area SD includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Wellsboro Area SD?
Wellsboro Area HS is the largest public school in Wellsboro Area SD by enrollment, with approximately 496 students.
What grade levels does Wellsboro Area SD serve?
Wellsboro Area SD serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 4 schools.