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Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

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Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School ranks 337 th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

337^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 51% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School is a public high school in Laporte, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with 280 students. The school is part of the Sullivan County School District, which is ranked 365 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating significantly over the years, from as high as 36 out of 634 Pennsylvania high schools in 2021-2022 to as low as 422 out of 674 in 2022-2023. This volatility suggests the school's academic achievement has been uneven, with periods of strong performance followed by weaker results. The school's test scores, particularly in mathematics, are consistently lower than the state and district averages, and its performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students outperforming male students and the school struggling with its performance for white students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hughesville Junior/Senior High School and Benton Area High School, Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School generally underperforms in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. The school also serves a predominantly low-income student population, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which can present unique challenges and resource needs. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and a focus on equity and student support could help the school improve its academic outcomes and provide a more well-rounded educational experience for its students.

314

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,281

Per pupil spending ?

89.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

749 South Street
Laporte, PA 18626

(570) 946-7001

District: Sullivan County School District

Feeder schools for Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Sullivan County Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Hispanic:

1.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 68th percentile in 2015 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Pennsylvania average (89%)

✓Above the Pennsylvania median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Pennsylvania average (38% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg40%

Pennsylvania avg46%

Middle school

525^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 43 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to bottom 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

337^th of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 17 pts since 2015

From top 32% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Pennsylvania High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

365^th of 606Sullivan County School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	40.0	525 of 873	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.7	466 of 891	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.5	574 of 893	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.0	366 of 883	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.7	544 of 797	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.1	361 of 891	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.9	366 of 861	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	65.5	298 of 877	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	78.5	151 of 870	82.6%	★★★★☆
2015	79.2	145 of 835	82.6%	★★★★☆
2014	60.9	332 of 728	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.2	354 of 758	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.5	428 of 834	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	71.8	234 of 825	71.6%	★★★★☆
2010	64.2	322 of 805	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.5	243 of 770	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.4	288 of 753	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.8	236 of 749	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	70.8	214 of 736	70.9%	★★★★☆
2005	64.3	280 of 687	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	71.4	205 of 663	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2003	57.9	320 of 643	50.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	48.6	440 of 835	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.3	380 of 860	55.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	40.4	512 of 843	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	74.7	154 of 877	82.4%	★★★★☆
2023	58.5	327 of 874	62.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	31.5	568 of 839	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.5	522 of 870	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	19.3	562 of 649	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.3	525 of 673	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.0	618 of 681	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	54.9	337 of 681	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.9	248 of 686	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.0	422 of 674	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	88.2	36 of 634	94.3%	★★★★★
2021	43.7	383 of 537	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	86.5	53 of 693	92.4%	★★★★★
2018	82.0	84 of 673	87.5%	★★★★☆
2017	52.6	402 of 663	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	72.3	207 of 677	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	70.3	221 of 680	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.7	199 of 580	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.6	222 of 591	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	74.0	151 of 664	77.3%	★★★★☆
2011	68.6	226 of 660	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.8	243 of 649	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.0	225 of 632	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.1	209 of 621	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.3	289 of 615	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	42.0	430 of 604	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	60.9	263 of 593	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	82.9	83 of 590	85.9%	★★★★☆
2003	86.1	63 of 583	89.2%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2023	28.9	354 of 502	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	64.7	245 of 657	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.2	178 of 665	73.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	69.5	175 of 651	73.1%	★★★★☆
2024	31.5	494 of 664	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.3	407 of 652	37.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	44.0	401 of 660	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.6	384 of 662	42.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	34.4	400 of 583	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.2	288 of 595	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	32.4	416 of 577	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Female (2025)47th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)39th percentile~ school

Male (2025)32nd percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)13th percentile-26 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)73rd percentile+23 vs school

Female (2025)63rd percentile+12 vs school

Male (2025)39th percentile-11 vs school

White (2025)31st percentile-19 vs school

Disabled (2023)29th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature62%~ state avg

Algebra I48%+3 vs state

Biology45%-4 vs state

English Language Arts37%-12 vs state

Math25%-17 vs state

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Schools Near Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)			PSSA English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	749 South Street	Laporte	18626	Sullivan County	Sullivan County School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 946-7001	314	26	12.2	89.5%	299 (95.2%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	54.9	337^th of 681 public high schools	50.5%		64.9	248^th of 686 public high schools	63.8%	89	47.5	45.0	62.5	22.1	28.6	24.7	40.7	30.9	36.6	$28,281	$1,131	$27,150
Benton Area High School	Public	9-12	400 Park St	Benton	17814	Columbia County	Benton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 925-6651	200	19	10.5	98.5%	191 (95.5%)	3 (1.5%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	70.6	205^th of 681 public high schools	69.9%		47.6	404^th of 686 public high schools	41.1%	199	51.0	68.1	63.8							$23,041	$1,652	$21,389
Hughesville Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	349 Cemetery St	Hughesville	17737	Lycoming County	East Lycoming School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 584-5111	728	47	15.3	41.3%	679 (93.3%)	4 (0.5%)	10 (1.4%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.2%)	60	292^nd of 681 public high schools	57.1%		68.5	219^th of 686 public high schools	68.1%	73	51.2	47.1	64.7	25.2	28.0	26.6	44.5	47.3	46.0	$16,524	$125	$16,399
Lycoming Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	293 Cemetery Street	Hughesville	17737	Lycoming County	Lycoming Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(570) 584-2300	1	9	.1		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School?

Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sullivan County Elementary School

Is Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School ranks 337^th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 314 students attended Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School.

What district is Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School in?

Sullivan County School District

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