Dunmore’s public schools score below 53% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Dunmore’s districts is 31%, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Dunmore, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Dunmore’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 2021 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Dunmore’s, its schools beat 36%, lower than their 47% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 52% of tested students were proficient in reading and 31% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania (the state reports Dunmore’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,301 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Dunmore JSHS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Holy Cross High School (private), St. Mary of Mt. Carmel School (private), Nativitymiguel School of Scranton (private) and Navtivity Miguel SCHL-Scranton (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Dunmore’s grade
B−: better than 47% of Pennsylvania school districts, #696 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Graduation is above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Dunmore, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Dunmore
Dunmore El Ctr
Grades K–6 · 824 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Dunmore
Dunmore El Ctr
Grades K–6 · 824 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Dunmore
Dunmore El Ctr
Grades K–6 · 824 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Dunmore
Dunmore El Ctr
Grades K–6 · 824 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Dunmore
Dunmore El Ctr
Grades K–6 · 824 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Dunmore
Dunmore El Ctr
Grades K–6 · 824 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Dunmore
Dunmore El Ctr
Grades K–6 · 824 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Dunmore
Dunmore JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 674 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Dunmore
Dunmore JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 674 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Dunmore
Dunmore JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 674 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Dunmore
Dunmore JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 674 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Dunmore
Dunmore JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 674 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Dunmore
Dunmore JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 674 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Dunmore’s public schools are run by Dunmore School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Dunmore vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Dunmore’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Dunmore | B− | Dunmore |
| Scranton | C− | Scranton |
| Throop | C+ | Mid Valley |
| Roaring Brook | A | North Pocono |
Every school in Dunmore
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
2 duplicate private-school records merged.
Questions about Dunmore’s schools
Are Dunmore’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Dunmore children attend score below 53% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #696 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 36%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Dunmore in?
Dunmore School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,498 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
What is Dunmore’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Dunmore School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Dunmore spend per student?
$16,301 in Dunmore School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Dunmore?
Yes: Holy Cross High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 327 students), St. Mary of Mt. Carmel School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 170 students), Nativitymiguel School of Scranton (Catholic, grades 5–8, 68 students) and Navtivity Miguel SCHL-Scranton (Catholic, grades 5–8, 68 students).
Parents talk
What Dunmore families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Dunmore → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.