Schools in Riverside SD · Lackawanna County

Eight of Lackawanna County's 44 ranked public schools land in the top quartile statewide — a meaningful share for a largely urban northeastern Pennsylvania county anchored by Scranton. The strongest performers cluster outside the city proper, with Abington Heights High School in Clarks Summit ranking at the 94th percentile statewide and Waverly School close behind at 93rd. Twelve districts serve communities that range from Scranton's dense urban neighborhoods to smaller boroughs and rural townships, producing noticeable variation in outcomes across the county. Families prioritizing academics will find the suburban and outlying districts worth a close look.