Best High Schools in Dawson, PA

Dawson, PA has 5 high schools with 3,094 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dawson score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dawson greatly exceed expectations.

1. Southmoreland Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students

2. Yough Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students

3. Uniontown Area Shs

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Uniontown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 668 Students

4. Frazier Hs

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frazier Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students

5. Connellsville Area Shs

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Connellsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1001 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dawson, PA

Dawson, PA has 5 middle schools with 2,327 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dawson score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dawson don't meet expectations.

1. Yough Intrmd/ms Sch

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Yough Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students

2. Southmoreland Ms

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students

3. Frazier Ms

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frazier Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students

4. Connellsville Area Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Connellsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students

5. Lafayette Ms

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Uniontown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 149 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dawson, PA

Dawson, PA has 5 elementary schools with 2,014 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dawson score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dawson exceed expectations.

1. Mendon El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 226 Students

2. Southmoreland El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 546 Students

3. Franklin Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Uniontown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 146 Students

4. Dunbar Twp El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Connellsville Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 623 Students

5. Frazier El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frazier Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 473 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

7,435

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

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

A

8.82 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.62 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

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

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,273 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dawson, PA Internet Health Assessment.

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