Best Schools in Somerset County, PA
Somerset County, PA has a total of 58 schools including 20 high schools, 9 middle schools and 29 elementary schools. A total of 16,080 students attend Somerset County, PA schools. On average, schools in Somerset County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Somerset County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Somerset County, PA
Somerset County, PA has 20 high schools with 7,624 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 Somerset County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Somerset County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Windber Area Hs
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Windber Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 332 Students
2. Berlin Brothersvalley Shs
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Berlin Brothersvalley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
3. Ligonier Valley Hs
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Ligonier Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 438 Students
4. Richland Hs
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Richland Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 715 Students
5. North Star Hs
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North Star Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
6. Somerset Area Jr-sr Hs
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Somerset Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1088 Students
7. Rockwood Area Jshs
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Rockwood Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 337 Students
8. Westmont Hilltop Jshs
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Westmont Hilltop Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 725 Students
9. Meyersdale Area Hs
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Meyersdale Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 271 Students
10. Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs
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Conemaugh Township Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 493 Students
Best Middle Schools in Somerset County, PA
Somerset County, PA has 9 middle schools with 3,204 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 Somerset County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Somerset County meet expectations.
1. Shanksville-stonycreek Ms
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Shanksville-stonycreek Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students
2. Berlin Brothersvalley Ms
SchoolGrade
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Berlin Brothersvalley Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 225 Students
3. Windber Area Ms
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Windber Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
4. North Star East Ms
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North Star Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 271 Students
5. Meyersdale Area Ms
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Meyersdale Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
6. Ligonier Valley Ms
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Ligonier Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 310 Students
7. Connellsville Area Ms
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Connellsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
8. Greater Johnstown Ms
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Greater Johnstown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 660 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Somerset County, PA
Somerset County, PA has 29 elementary schools with 5,252 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 Somerset County score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Somerset County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Shanksville-stonycreek El Sch
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Shanksville-stonycreek Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 134 Students
2. Salisbury-elk Lick El Sch
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Salisbury-elk Lick Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 127 Students
3. Windber El Sch
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Windber Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students
4. Richland El Sch
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Richland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 811 Students
5. Conemaugh Twp Area El Sch
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Conemaugh Township Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
6. Rockwood Area El Sch
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Rockwood Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 297 Students
7. Eagle View El Sch
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Somerset Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 428 Students
8. North Star Central El Sch
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North Star Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 376 Students
9. Cairnbrook El Sch
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Shade-central City Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 166 Students
10. Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch
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Berlin Brothersvalley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 287 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Somerset County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Somerset County, PA has a total population of 74,129 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Somerset 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 Somerset County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Somerset County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Somerset 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 Somerset County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 58%
- Projected Test Scores: 54%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 55%
- Projected Test Scores: 51%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 25%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 59%
- Projected Test Scores: 54%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 49%
- Projected Test Scores: 49%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 27%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 53%
- Projected Test Scores: 51%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 55%
- Projected Test Scores: 54%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 32%
- Projected Test Scores: 34%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 28%
- Projected Test Scores: 30%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations