Best Schools in Mercer County, PA
Mercer County, PA has a total of 60 schools including 22 high schools, 8 middle schools and 29 elementary schools. A total of 16,888 students attend Mercer County, PA schools. On average, schools in Mercer County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Mercer County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Mercer County, PA
Mercer County, PA has 22 high schools with 6,590 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 Mercer County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Mercer County exceed expectations.
1. Sharpsville Area Shs
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Sharpsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
2. Wilmington Area Hs
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Wilmington Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
3. Reynolds Jshs
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Reynolds Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 433 Students
4. Grove City Area Hs
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Grove City Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 599 Students
5. Hickory Hs
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Hermitage Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 811 Students
6. West Middlesex Area Jshs
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West Middlesex Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 346 Students
7. Sharon Hs
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Sharon City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 523 Students
8. Cochranton Jshs
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Crawford Central Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 356 Students
9. Mercer Area Shs
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Mercer Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 334 Students
10. Lakeview Middle-hs
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Lakeview Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 467 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mercer County, PA
Mercer County, PA has 8 middle schools with 2,565 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 Mercer County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mercer County meet expectations.
1. Oakview El Sch
SchoolGrade
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West Middlesex Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 158 Students
2. Sharpsville Area Ms
SchoolGrade
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Sharpsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
3. Delahunty Ms
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Hermitage Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 299 Students
4. Grove City Area Ms
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Grove City Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
5. Mercer Area Ms
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Mercer Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 140 Students
6. Wilmington Area Ms
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Wilmington Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 323 Students
7. Sharon Ms
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Sharon City Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 308 Students
8. Grove City Area George Jr Ms
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Grove City Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 25 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mercer County, PA
Mercer County, PA has 29 elementary schools with 7,534 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 Mercer County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mercer County exceed expectations.
1. Wilmington Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
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Wilmington Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 350 Students
2. Sharpsville Area El Sch
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Sharpsville Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 424 Students
3. Oakview El Sch
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Lakeview Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
4. Musser El Sch
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Sharon City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 309 Students
5. Hillview El Sch
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Grove City Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 782 Students
6. Artman El Sch
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Hermitage Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 609 Students
7. Karen A. Ionta El Sch
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Hermitage Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 307 Students
8. Mercer Area El Sch
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Mercer Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 582 Students
9. Commodore Perry Sch
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Commodore Perry Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 216 Students
10. Reynolds El Sch
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Reynolds Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 516 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mercer County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mercer County, PA has a total population of 110,652 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mercer 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 Mercer County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mercer County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mercer 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 Mercer County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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