For the 2025-26 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, Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School and Northern Potter 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 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Potter County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School, with ≥90% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
698 Dwight Street
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8500
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8500
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
763 Northern Potter Road
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7534
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7534
Gr: 7-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
27 Bridge St
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6751
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6751
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
318 S Oswayo St
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Potter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
27 Bridge Street
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Gr: PK-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
318 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
318 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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, Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School and Northern Potter 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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