Top Rankings
North Pocono School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,866 students in North Pocono School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in North Pocono School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,866 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Pocono School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
57%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
89%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,246 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,849 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,246
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,849
$23,119
Best North Pocono School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 Lions Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 689-2656
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 689-2656
Grades: K-3
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Moscow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
851 Church St
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-8464
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-8464
Grades: K-3
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
North Pocono Intmd School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Church St
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-7676
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-7676
Grades: 4-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
North Pocono Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Church St
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-4588
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-4588
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #55.
North Pocono High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
97 Bochicchio Blvd
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-7606
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-7606
Grades: 9-12
| 885 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Pocono School District?
North Pocono School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,866 students.
What is the rank of North Pocono School District?
North Pocono School District is ranked #110 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Pocono School District?
89% of North Pocono School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Pocono School District?
North Pocono School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is North Pocono School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,849 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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