For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 947 students in Potter County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Potter County, PA are Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School, Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School and Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Potter County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Potter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
763 Northern Potter Road
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7534
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7534
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
698 Dwight Street
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8500
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8500
Grades: 7-12
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
27 Bridge St
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6751
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6751
Grades: 7-12
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
318 S Oswayo St
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Grades: 6-12
| 190 students
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School
Location
Grades
Students
27 Bridge Street
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Grades: PK-12
| 325 students
318 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
318 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Grades: 6-8
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Potter County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Potter County, PA include Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School, Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School and Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Potter County?
5 public high schools are located in Potter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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