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Wayne Highlands School District


At a glance
91stof 606 Pennsylvania districts▲ 4
Better than 84% of Pennsylvania districts
474 Grove St
Honesdale, PA 18431-1099
·(570) 253-4661·All Pennsylvania district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 85% of districts
6
Schools
2,322
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedHonesdale High School33rd of 681 Pennsylvania high schools
Biggest riser
Preston School up 77 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Preston School 9.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
2★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Wayne Highlands School District in Pennsylvania operates 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is highly ranked, placing 91st out of 606 school districts in the state and earning a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools within the district stand out for their exceptional performance. Honesdale High School has consistently ranked among the top 5% of high schools in Pennsylvania, with a 5-star rating and strong academic results, including over 70% of 11th-graders proficient or better in Keystone Exams. Wayne Highlands Middle School has also performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10% of Pennsylvania middle schools and earning a 5-star rating. Additionally, Damascus Area School has shown impressive academic performance, particularly in Math, where over 67% of students across all grades are proficient or better.

The district as a whole demonstrates high academic achievement, with schools generally performing well above state averages on standardized tests. Graduation rates are also strong, with Honesdale High School boasting a 4-year graduation rate of 87.9%. However, the district does show some variation in factors like free/reduced lunch rates and spending per student, which may indicate potential equity concerns that warrant further investigation to ensure all students have access to the same educational opportunities.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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