Best Schools in Huntingdon County, PA
Huntingdon County, PA has 31 public schools (9 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 7,884 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Huntingdon County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Huntingdon County, PA
The top high schools in Huntingdon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tyrone Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 550 Students
2. Tussey Mountain Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tussey Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
3. Huntingdon Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntingdon Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 539 Students
4. Juniata Valley Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Juniata Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 386 Students
5. Southern Huntingdon Co Hs/ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Huntingdon County Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 614 Students
6. Mount Union Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Union Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 354 Students
7. New Day Cs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Day Cs • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
8. Huntingdon County Ctc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntingdon County Ctc • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2 Students
9. Youth Forestry Camp #3
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Youth Forestry Camp #3 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 30 Students
Best Middle Schools in Huntingdon County, PA
The top middle schools in Huntingdon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tyrone Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 530 Students
2. Huntingdon Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntingdon Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 385 Students
3. Tussey Mountain Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tussey Mountain Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 270 Students
4. Mount Union Area Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Union Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 261 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Huntingdon County, PA
The top elementary schools in Huntingdon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shade Gap El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Huntingdon County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 111 Students
2. Rockhill El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Huntingdon County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 156 Students
3. Tyrone Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tyrone Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 679 Students
4. Southside El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntingdon Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students
5. Standing Stone El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntingdon Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 421 Students
6. Spring Farms El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Southern Huntingdon County Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 179 Students
7. Juniata Valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Juniata Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
8. Stone Valley Community Cs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stone Valley Community Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 82 Students
9. Tussey Mountain El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tussey Mountain Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 374 Students
10. Shirley Twp El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Union Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 265 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Huntingdon County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Huntingdon County, PA has a total population of 44,092 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Huntingdon County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Huntingdon County, PA
How many schools are in Huntingdon County, PA?
Huntingdon County, PA has 31 public schools: 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 7,884 students in total.
How do schools in Huntingdon County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Huntingdon County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Huntingdon County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Huntingdon 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: 48%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Huntingdon County
6 places in Huntingdon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Huntingdon (6)
- Mount Union (3)
- Alexandria (2)
- Three Springs (2)
- Rockhill Furnace (1)
- Shade Gap (1)
School districts (3)
- Huntingdon Area SD (4 schools)
- Mount Union Area SD (4 schools)
- Southern Huntingdon County SD (4 schools)