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GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Wilkes-Barre's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Top-Rated Wilkes-Barre Public Schools

 
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James M Coughlin Junior/Senior High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Bear Creek Community Charter SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Elmer L Meyers Junior/Senior High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
G A R Memorial Junior/Senior High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Dodson Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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What's it like to live in Wilkes-Barre?

Wilkes-BarrePennsylvaniaU.S.
Median household income $30,437 $47,086 $49,199
Median home price $81,200 $213,500 $310,200
Cost of living (% of national avg)72% 89% 100%
Unemployment 4% 4% 4%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)523
Days per year with some sun: 177
Days per year with some precipitation: 124		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 41,174

Recent Parent Reviews

James M Coughlin Junior/Senior High School

1 out of 5 stars
10 days ago

Your school is horrible Mr. woloski doesnt know jack about being a principal i think th...

Elmer L Meyers Junior/Senior High School

5 out of 5 stars
24 days ago

Best school in WBASD! One of highet test scoring schools in the state =). Very proud to...

Holy Redeemer High School

1 out of 5 stars
59 days ago

Not the same quality education it once was. Very disorganized this year. Would not rec...

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