Best Schools in Smithton, PA
Smithton, PA has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,070 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Smithton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Smithton, PA
The top high schools in Smithton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frazier Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frazier Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
2. Belle Vernon Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Vernon Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
3. Yough Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
4. Southmoreland Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
Best Middle Schools in Smithton, PA
The top middle schools in Smithton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southmoreland Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students
2. Belle Vernon Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Vernon Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 334 Students
3. Yough Intrmd/ms Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students
4. Frazier Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frazier Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Smithton, PA
The top elementary schools in Smithton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Newton El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 159 Students
2. Mendon El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 226 Students
3. Rostraver El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Vernon Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 646 Students
4. Frazier El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frazier Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 473 Students
5. Southmoreland El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 546 Students
6. Southmoreland Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 279 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Smithton, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Smithton, PA has a total population of 2,732 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Smithton, 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 Smithton, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smithton, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Smithton, 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 Smithton, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Smithton, PA
How many schools are in Smithton, PA?
Smithton, PA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,070 students in total.
How do schools in Smithton perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Smithton score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Smithton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Smithton?
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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