Best Schools in Fayette County, PA
Fayette County, PA has a total of 70 schools including 20 high schools, 13 middle schools and 37 elementary schools. A total of 24,606 students attend Fayette County, PA schools. On average, schools in Fayette County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Fayette County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Fayette County, PA
Fayette County, PA has 20 high schools with 8,040 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 Fayette County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fayette County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Southmoreland Shs
SchoolGrade
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Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
2. Yough Shs
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Yough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
3. Laurel Highlands Shs
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Laurel Highlands Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 831 Students
4. Uniontown Area Shs
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Uniontown Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 668 Students
5. Rockwood Area Jshs
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Rockwood Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 337 Students
6. Belle Vernon Area Hs
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Belle Vernon Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
7. Mount Pleasant Area Hs
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Mount Pleasant Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 594 Students
8. Albert Gallatin Area Shs
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Albert Gallatin Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 964 Students
9. Brownsville Area Hs
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Brownsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students
10. Frazier Hs
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Frazier Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fayette County, PA
Fayette County, PA has 13 middle schools with 5,393 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 Fayette County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fayette County don't meet expectations.
1. Yough Intrmd/ms Sch
SchoolGrade
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Yough Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students
2. Southmoreland Ms
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Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students
3. Belle Vernon Area Ms
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Belle Vernon Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 334 Students
4. Frazier Ms
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Frazier Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
5. Mount Pleasant Area Jhs
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Mount Pleasant Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 310 Students
6. Albert Gallatin North Ms
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Albert Gallatin Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 385 Students
7. Albert Gallatin South Ms
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Albert Gallatin Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
8. Connellsville Area Ms
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Connellsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
9. Laurel Highlands Ms
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Laurel Highlands Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 632 Students
10. Brownsville Area Ms
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Brownsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 352 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fayette County, PA
Fayette County, PA has 37 elementary schools with 11,173 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 Fayette County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fayette County meet expectations.
1. Wharton Sch
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Uniontown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 165 Students
2. Mendon El Sch
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Yough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 226 Students
3. Rockwood Area El Sch
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Rockwood Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 297 Students
4. Southmoreland El Sch
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Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 546 Students
5. Marshall El Sch
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Laurel Highlands Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students
6. Franklin Sch
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Uniontown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 146 Students
7. Marclay Sch
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Uniontown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 86 Students
8. Menallen Sch
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Uniontown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 307 Students
9. Ben Franklin Sch
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Uniontown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 517 Students
10. Smithfield El Sch
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Albert Gallatin Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 254 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fayette County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fayette County, PA has a total population of 128,804 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fayette 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 Fayette County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fayette County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fayette 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 Fayette County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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