Best Schools in Dawson, PA
Dawson, PA has 16 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,714 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Dawson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dawson, PA
The top high schools in Dawson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frazier Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frazier Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
2. Uniontown Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Uniontown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 668 Students
3. Connellsville Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Connellsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1001 Students
4. Yough Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
5. Southmoreland Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dawson, PA
The top middle schools in Dawson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southmoreland Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students
2. Yough Intrmd/ms Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students
3. Frazier Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frazier Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
4. Connellsville Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Connellsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
5. Lafayette Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Uniontown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 149 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dawson, PA
The top elementary schools in Dawson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mendon El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 226 Students
2. Franklin Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Uniontown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 146 Students
3. Frazier El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frazier Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 473 Students
4. Dunbar Twp El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Connellsville Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 623 Students
5. Southmoreland El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 546 Students
6. Southmoreland Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 279 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dawson, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dawson, PA has a total population of 1,575 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dawson, 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 Dawson, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dawson, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dawson, 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 Dawson, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dawson, PA
How many schools are in Dawson, PA?
Dawson, PA has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,714 students in total.
How do schools in Dawson perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Dawson score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Dawson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dawson?
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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