For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,697 students in Bradford County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Bradford County, PA are Wyalusing Valley Jr. Sr. High School, Northern Tier Career Center and Athens Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradford County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bradford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Bradford County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canton Jr. Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bradford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wyalusing Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11364 Wyalusing New Albany Roa
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1600
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1600
Grades: 7-12
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Tier Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Career Center
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Athens Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 West Frederick Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
Rank: #44.
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Drive
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-2101
Grades: 7-12
| 698 students
Rank: #55.
Sayre Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 W Lockhart St
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-6622
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-6622
Grades: 7-12
| 394 students
Rank: #66.
Northeast Bradford Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
526 Panther Lane
Rome, PA 18837
(570) 744-2521
Rome, PA 18837
(570) 744-2521
Grades: 7-12
| 337 students
Rank: #77.
Canton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
509 E Main St
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5134
Canton, PA 17724
(570) 673-5134
Grades: 7-12
| 373 students
Rank: #88.
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 High St
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2176
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2176
Grades: 7-12
| 654 students
Bradford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 S River Street
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: 6-7
| 396 students
15 Stonewall Rd
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-3018
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-3018
Grades: K-6
| 128 students
5252 Monkey Run Rd
Gillett, PA 16925
(570) 596-2102
Gillett, PA 16925
(570) 596-2102
Grades: K-5
| 115 students
116 West Pine St
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Athens, PA 18810
(570) 888-7766
Grades: 8-9
| 375 students
Churrch St
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-4244
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-4244
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Intersection Of State Route 10
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-7198
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-7198
Grades: K-4
| 88 students
Rr 1 Box 3350
Monroeton, PA 18832
(570) 265-5070
Monroeton, PA 18832
(570) 265-5070
Grades: 3-6
| 122 students
Mulberry Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6626
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
74 Elementary Ln
New Albany, PA 18833
(570) 363-2165
New Albany, PA 18833
(570) 363-2165
Grades: K-6
| 126 students
Church St
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
East Smithfield, PA 18817
(570) 596-3171
Grades: 6-7
| 380 students
Second St
Ulster, PA 18850
(570) 358-3131
Ulster, PA 18850
(570) 358-3131
Grades: K-5
| 170 students
Rr 2
Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914
(570) 297-2982
Columbia Cross Roads, PA 16914
(570) 297-2982
Grades: K-4
| 73 students
State Street
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-6131
Grades: 5-8
| 586 students
350 High St
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-4565
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-4565
Grades: 5-8
| 464 students
Leona Rd
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2138
Troy, PA 16947
(570) 297-2138
Grades: K-4
| 207 students
80 Fifth St
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1206
Wyalusing, PA 18853
(570) 746-1206
Grades: K-6
| 360 students
Rr 2 Box 131
Wysox, PA 18854
(570) 265-6118
Wysox, PA 18854
(570) 265-6118
Grades: 3-6
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bradford County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Bradford County, PA include Wyalusing Valley Jr. Sr. High School, Northern Tier Career Center and Athens Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bradford County?
8 public high schools are located in Bradford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford County?
Bradford County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bradford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bradford County include: Sayre Area High School vs. Athens Area High School, Athens Area High School vs. Sayre Area High School, Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Wyalusing Valley Jr. Sr. High School
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