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Best Schools in Jefferson, PA
Jefferson, PA has 9 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,203 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Jefferson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson, PA
The top high schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Avella Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avella Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 227 Students
2. Carmichaels Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmichaels Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
3. Burgettstown Ms/hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burgettstown Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 526 Students
4. Jefferson-morgan Ms/hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson-morgan Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 365 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson, PA
The top middle schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carmichaels Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmichaels Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson, PA
The top elementary schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burgettstown El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burgettstown Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 460 Students
2. Jefferson-morgan El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson-morgan Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 417 Students
3. Avella El Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avella Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 252 Students
4. Carmichaels Area El Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmichaels Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson, PA has a total population of 1,654 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson, PA
How many schools are in Jefferson, PA?
Jefferson, PA has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,203 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Jefferson score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Jefferson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson?
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: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Jefferson
2 of 2 schools in Jefferson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Jefferson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.