Best High Schools in Indiana County, PA

Indiana County, PA has 37 high schools with 7,137 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 Indiana County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Indiana County exceed expectations.

1. Northern Cambria Hs

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northern Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 309 Students

2. Apollo-ridge Hs

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Apollo-ridge Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students

3. Derry Area Shs

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Derry Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 581 Students

4. Homer-center Jshs

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Homer-center Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 383 Students

5. United Jshs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

United Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 418 Students

6. Punxsutawney Area Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Punxsutawney Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 826 Students

7. Indiana Area Shs

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Indiana Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 905 Students

8. Penns Manor Area Jshs

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Penns Manor Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 391 Students

9. Harmony Area Jshs

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harmony Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 114 Students

10. Marion Center Area Jr/sr Hs

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion Center Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 557 Students

Best Middle Schools in Indiana County, PA

Indiana County, PA has 6 middle schools with 2,421 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 Indiana County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Indiana County don't meet expectations.

1. Indiana Area Jhs

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Indiana Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 667 Students

2. Derry Area Ms

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Derry Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students

3. Northern Cambria Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Northern Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 240 Students

4. Kiski Area Upper El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 493 Students

5. Apollo-ridge Ms

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Apollo-ridge Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students

6. River Valley Ms

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

River Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Indiana County, PA

Indiana County, PA has 32 elementary schools with 7,072 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 Indiana County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Indiana County exceed expectations.

1. United El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

United Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 463 Students

2. Purchase Line El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Purchase Line Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 386 Students

3. Northern Cambria El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northern Cambria Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 247 Students

4. Punxsutawney Area El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Punxsutawney Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 1079 Students

5. Penns Manor Area El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Penns Manor Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students

6. Horace Mann El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Indiana Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 193 Students

7. Dayton El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Armstrong Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 201 Students

8. East Pike El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Indiana Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 423 Students

9. Saltsburg El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

River Valley Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students

10. Rayne El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion Center Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Indiana County, PA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Indiana County, PA has a total population of 83,246 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Indiana County, PA

16,630

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Indiana County, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

11.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.71 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Indiana County, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Indiana County, PA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,495 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Indiana County, PA

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Armstrong County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cambria County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Westmoreland County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Jefferson County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Blair County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Clearfield County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Clarion County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Allegheny County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Butler County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Washington County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations