Best Schools in Hunker, PA
Hunker, PA has 17 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,369 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Hunker meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hunker, PA
The top high schools in Hunker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hempfield Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1661 Students
2. Mount Pleasant Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 594 Students
3. Yough Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
4. Southmoreland Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
5. Jeannette Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jeannette City Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 422 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hunker, PA
The top middle schools in Hunker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wendover Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
2. West Hempfield Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
3. Southmoreland Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students
4. Ramsay El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 385 Students
5. Mount Pleasant Area Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 310 Students
6. Yough Intrmd/ms Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hunker, PA
The top elementary schools in Hunker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stanwood El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 517 Students
2. Mendon El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 226 Students
3. Norvelt El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 466 Students
4. Southmoreland El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 546 Students
5. Southmoreland Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 279 Students
6. Hilltop Baptist School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hilltop Baptist School • Private • Grades 2 - 5 • 3 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hunker, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hunker, PA has a total population of 1,787 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hunker, 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 Hunker, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hunker, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hunker, 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 Hunker, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hunker, PA
How many schools are in Hunker, PA?
Hunker, PA has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,369 students in total.
How do schools in Hunker perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Hunker score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Hunker meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hunker?
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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Every school in Hunker
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.