For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 7,087 students in Schuylkill County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Schuylkill County, PA are Blue Mountain High School, Pine Grove Area High School and Pottsville Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schuylkill County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Schuylkill County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Schuylkill County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blue Mountain High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Schuylkill County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1076 W Market St
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 366-0511
Grades: 9-12
| 815 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Grove Area High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
Pottsville Area High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16th Street & Elk Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 951 students
Rank: #44.
Tamaqua Area Sr. High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Penn St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-1901
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #55.
Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 East Main Street
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6717
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
(570) 385-6717
Grades: 8-12
| 441 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Schuylkill Technology Centers-north Campus
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Technology Drive
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-1034
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-1034
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Schuylkill Technology Centers-south Campus
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15 Maple Avenue
Mar Lin, PA 17951
(570) 544-4748
Mar Lin, PA 17951
(570) 544-4748
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #88.
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 Academy Lane Route 61
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 874-0495
Grades: 7-12
| 993 students
Rank: #99.
Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
155 E Main St
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
Hegins, PA 17938
(570) 682-3125
Grades: 7-12
| 445 students
Rank: #1010.
Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Battlin Miner Dr & Low Rd
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Grades: 7-12
| 496 students
Rank: #1111.
Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10330 State Route 209
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Tower City, PA 17980
(717) 647-2167
Grades: 7-12
| 433 students
Rank: #1212.
Shenandoah Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-1957
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-1957
Grades: 7-12
| 539 students
Rank: #1313.
Gillingham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Howard Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Grades: K-12
| 250 students
Rank: #1414.
Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: 7-12
| 536 students
Schuylkill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Broad St
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
42 S Center St
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-3661
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-3661
Grades: K-6
| 379 students
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Grades: 5-8
| 314 students
15 Kelayres Rd
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Grades: K-6
| 430 students
89 N Hancock St
Ringtown, PA 17967
(570) 889-3161
Ringtown, PA 17967
(570) 889-3161
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
50 Meadow Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Grades: K-1
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Schuylkill County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Schuylkill County, PA include Blue Mountain High School, Pine Grove Area High School and Pottsville Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Schuylkill County?
14 public high schools are located in Schuylkill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Schuylkill County?
Schuylkill County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Schuylkill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Schuylkill County include: Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School vs. Blue Mountain High School, Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School, Tri-valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Williams Valley Jr. Sr. High School
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