Best High Schools in Jefferson County, PA

Jefferson County, PA has 6 high schools with 3,658 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 Jefferson County score 57% 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 Jefferson County exceed expectations.

1. Jefferson County-dubois Avts

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County-dubois Avts • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 535 Students

2. 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

3. Dubois Area Shs

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 924 Students

4. Clarion-limestone Area Jshs

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarion-limestone Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 353 Students

5. Brockway Area Jshs

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brockway Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 418 Students

6. Brookville Jshs

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brookville Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 602 Students

Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, PA

Jefferson County, PA has 1 middle schools with 1,062 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 Jefferson County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson County underperform expectations.

1. Dubois Area Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1062 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, PA

Jefferson County, PA has 33 elementary schools with 4,734 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 Jefferson County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Redbank Valley Intrmd Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Redbank Valley Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 208 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. Brockway Area Elementary Sch

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brockway Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 466 Students

5. C G Johnson El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 297 Students

6. Clarion-limestone El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarion-limestone Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 425 Students

7. Wasson Avenue El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 419 Students

8. Juniata El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dubois Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 273 Students

9. Hickory Grove El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brookville Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 425 Students

10. Northside El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brookville Area Sd • Public • Grades KG • 116 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, PA

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

Community Factors

Jefferson County, PA has a total population of 44,492 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Jefferson County, PA

9,454

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson 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+

10.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

8.75 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, PA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,336 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Jefferson County, PA

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Clearfield County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Elk County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Forest County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Indiana County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Armstrong County, PA

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

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

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

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

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations