For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 838 students in Carbondale, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carbondale, PA are Fell Charter School and Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Carbondale, 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 Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Carbondale, PA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Gr: K-9 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Brooklyn Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4500
Gr: 7-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carbondale, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carbondale, PA include Fell Charter School and Carbondale Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carbondale?
2 public high schools are located in Carbondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public high schools minority enrollment is 29% 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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