Best Schools in Fayette County, PA
Fayette County, PA has 64 public schools (12 high, 11 middle, 35 elementary) serving 22,689 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Fayette County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fayette County, PA
The top high schools in Fayette County, 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. Belle Vernon Area Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Belle Vernon Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
4. Rockwood Area Jshs
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Projected Test Scores
Rockwood Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 337 Students
5. Connellsville Area Shs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Connellsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1001 Students
6. Yough Shs
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Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
7. Southmoreland Shs
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Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
8. Albert Gallatin Area Shs
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Albert Gallatin Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 964 Students
9. Laurel Highlands Shs
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Projected Test Scores
Laurel Highlands Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 831 Students
10. Brownsville Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fayette County, PA
The top middle schools in Fayette County, 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. Albert Gallatin South Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albert Gallatin Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
3. A J Mcmullen Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Uniontown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 176 Students
4. Belle Vernon Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Vernon Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 334 Students
5. Laurel Highlands Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Laurel Highlands Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 632 Students
6. Albert Gallatin North Ms
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Projected Test Scores
Albert Gallatin Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 385 Students
7. Yough Intrmd/ms Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students
8. Frazier Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frazier Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
9. Connellsville Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Connellsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
10. Lafayette Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Uniontown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 149 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fayette County, PA
The top elementary schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marclay Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Uniontown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 86 Students
2. Marshall El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Laurel Highlands Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students
3. Mendon El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 226 Students
4. Friendship Hill El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Albert Gallatin Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 169 Students
5. Rockwood Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 297 Students
6. Smithfield El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Albert Gallatin Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 254 Students
7. Hutchinson El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Laurel Highlands Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students
8. Menallen Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Uniontown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 307 Students
9. Bullskin El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Connellsville Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
10. Hatfield El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Laurel Highlands Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 326 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.
Questions About Schools in Fayette County, PA
How many schools are in Fayette County, PA?
Fayette County, PA has 64 public schools: 12 high schools, 11 middle schools and 35 elementary schools, serving 22,689 students in total.
How do schools in Fayette County perform on state tests?
On average, 64 schools in Fayette County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Fayette County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fayette 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: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fayette County
13 places in Fayette County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (13)
- Uniontown (12)
- Connellsville (6)
- Brownsville (3)
- Perryopolis (3)
- Markleysburg (2)
- Point Marion (2)
- Fairchance (1)
- Farmington (1)
- Masontown (1)
- Mcclellandtown (1)
- Normalville (1)
- Smithfield (1)
- Vanderbilt (1)
School districts (6)
- Uniontown Area SD (9 schools)
- Albert Gallatin Area SD (8 schools)
- Connellsville Area SD (6 schools)
- Laurel Highlands SD (6 schools)
- Brownsville Area SD (3 schools)
- Frazier SD (3 schools)