Best Schools in Blair County, PA
Blair County, PA has 57 public schools (10 high, 7 middle, 33 elementary) serving 19,380 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Blair County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Blair County, PA
The top high schools in Blair County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penn Cambria Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 567 Students
2. Tyrone Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 550 Students
3. Bellwood-antis Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellwood-antis Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
4. Hollidaysburg Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 793 Students
5. Central Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Cove Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 554 Students
6. Claysburg-kimmel Sr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claysburg-kimmel Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 261 Students
7. Altoona Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 2228 Students
8. Williamsburg Community Jshs
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Projected Test Scores
Williamsburg Community Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 228 Students
9. Kimmel Alternative School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1 Students
10. Greater Altoona Ctc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Altoona Ctc • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
Best Middle Schools in Blair County, PA
The top middle schools in Blair County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hollidaysburg Area Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 807 Students
2. Bellwood Antis Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellwood-antis Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 371 Students
3. Claysburg-kimmel Jr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Claysburg-kimmel Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 130 Students
4. Tyrone Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 530 Students
5. Altoona Area Jr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1727 Students
6. Spring Cove Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Cove Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
7. Penn Cambria Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Blair County, PA
The top elementary schools in Blair County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Irving El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
2. Baker El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 299 Students
3. Lewis M Myers El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellwood-antis Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 400 Students
4. Frankstown El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 608 Students
5. Foot Of Ten El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 514 Students
6. Charles W Longer El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 395 Students
7. Juniata El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 460 Students
8. Juniata Gap El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Altoona Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 553 Students
9. Tyrone Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 679 Students
10. Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Blair County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Blair County, PA has a total population of 122,822 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Blair County, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Blair County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Blair County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Blair County, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Blair County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Blair County, PA
How many schools are in Blair County, PA?
Blair County, PA has 57 public schools: 10 high schools, 7 middle schools and 33 elementary schools, serving 19,380 students in total.
How do schools in Blair County perform on state tests?
On average, 57 schools in Blair County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Blair County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Blair County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Blair County
9 places in Blair County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Altoona (11)
- Hollidaysburg (4)
- Bellwood (3)
- Tyrone (3)
- Claysburg (2)
- Martinsburg (2)
- Roaring Spring (2)
- Williamsburg (2)
- Duncansville (1)
School districts (5)
- Altoona Area SD (10 schools)
- Hollidaysburg Area SD (5 schools)
- Spring Cove SD (4 schools)
- Bellwood-Antis SD (3 schools)
- Tyrone Area SD (3 schools)