| Index | Williamsport | Pennsylvania | National |
| Average Test Scores | 60% | 55% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 14 | 2,563 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 8 | 1,626 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 4 | 406 | 7,963 |
| Index | Williamsport | Pennsylvania | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 80.8% | 86.9% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 80.0% | 85.6% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 48.2% | 53.6% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 28.3% | 37.4% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 20.0% | 29.3% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 7.1% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 2.8% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 14 public schools, 8 private schools and 4 post-secondary schools in Williamsport. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Williamsport, PA schools is 60%. The average student to teacher ratio is 14:1. In Williamsport, PA, an average of 80.8% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 80.0% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Montoursville, PA | 4,452 | 70% | 45.6% |
| Montgomery, PA | 1,494 | 67% | 40.1% |
| Turbotville, PA | 779 | 67% | 39.9% |
| Jersey Shore, PA | 4,181 | 65% | 35.8% |
| Muncy, PA | 2,573 | 65% | 35.4% |
| Williamsport, PA | 28,437 | 60% | 24.4% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Jacksonville, AR | 28,442 | 31% | 36.0% |
| Burbank, IL | 28,447 | 30% | 38.5% |
| Henderson, KY | 28,469 | 53% | 10.3% |
| Englewood, NJ | 28,390 | 39% | 19.0% |
| Casselberry, FL | 28,502 | 63% | 30.2% |
| Williamsport, PA | 28,437 | 60% | 24.4% |
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