Johnsonburg Area School District

The Johnsonburg Area School District in Pennsylvania operates two schools: Johnsonburg Area Elementary School and Johnsonburg Area High School. While both schools perform well, the high school stands out as a top-performing institution within the district and the state.

Johnsonburg Area High School is ranked 43 out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a low dropout rate of 1.4%. Additionally, it outperforms the district and state averages on several key test score metrics, including PSSA English Language Arts and Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. In contrast, Johnsonburg Area Elementary School, while still performing well, is ranked in the middle of Pennsylvania elementary schools with a 4-star rating.

Both schools have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population. The district invests heavily in its schools, spending around $20,000 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average. The schools also have relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Johnsonburg Area Elementary at 12.4 and Johnsonburg Area High at 10.7. This level of funding and support may be a contributing factor to the overall strong performance of the district's schools.