For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 723 students in Nanticoke, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in Nanticoke, PA is Greater Nanticoke Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nanticoke, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Nanticoke have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Nanticoke, 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 Greater Nanticoke Area 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 30% 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 Nanticoke, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greater Nanticoke Area Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-7781
Gr: 9-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Nanticoke, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 East Union Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Gr: 6-7 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Gr: 2 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
25 Robert St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-3740
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-3740
Gr: K-1 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nanticoke, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nanticoke, PA include Greater Nanticoke Area Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nanticoke?
1 public high schools are located in Nanticoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Nanticoke?
Nanticoke public high schools minority enrollment is 30% 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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