Best Schools in Somerset County, PA
Somerset County, PA has 55 public schools (15 high, 7 middle, 30 elementary) serving 15,593 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Somerset County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Somerset County, PA
The top high schools in Somerset County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 715 Students
2. Berlin Brothersvalley Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berlin Brothersvalley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
3. Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conemaugh Township Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 493 Students
4. Windber Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windber Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 332 Students
5. Somerset Area Jr-sr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1088 Students
6. Shade Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shade-central City Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 164 Students
7. Meyersdale Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meyersdale Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 271 Students
8. Rockwood Area Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 337 Students
9. Shanksville-stonycreek Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shanksville-stonycreek Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 80 Students
10. North Star Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Star Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
Best Middle Schools in Somerset County, PA
The top middle schools in Somerset County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meyersdale Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meyersdale Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
2. Windber Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windber Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
3. North Star East Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Star Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 271 Students
4. Berlin Brothersvalley Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berlin Brothersvalley Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 225 Students
5. Shanksville-stonycreek Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shanksville-stonycreek Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students
6. Connellsville Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Connellsville Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 948 Students
7. Greater Johnstown Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Johnstown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 660 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Somerset County, PA
The top elementary schools in Somerset County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Star Central El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Star Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 376 Students
2. Conemaugh Twp Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conemaugh Township Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
3. Salisbury-elk Lick El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salisbury-elk Lick Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 127 Students
4. Richland El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 811 Students
5. Eagle View El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somerset Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 428 Students
6. Meyersdale Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meyersdale Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 320 Students
7. Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berlin Brothersvalley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 287 Students
8. Rockwood Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockwood Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 297 Students
9. Windber El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windber Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students
10. Springfield El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Connellsville Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 304 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.
Questions About Schools in Somerset County, PA
How many schools are in Somerset County, PA?
Somerset County, PA has 55 public schools: 15 high schools, 7 middle schools and 30 elementary schools, serving 15,593 students in total.
How do schools in Somerset County perform on state tests?
On average, 55 schools in Somerset County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Somerset County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Somerset County?
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: 46%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Somerset County
12 places in Somerset County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Berlin (3)
- Meyersdale (3)
- Shanksville (3)
- Somerset (3)
- Windber (3)
- Boswell (2)
- Cairnbrook (2)
- Confluence (2)
- Rockwood (2)
- Salisbury (2)
- Davidsville (1)
- Stoystown (1)
School districts (6)
- Berlin Brothersvalley SD (3 schools)
- Meyersdale Area SD (3 schools)
- North Star SD (3 schools)
- Shanksville-Stonycreek SD (3 schools)
- Somerset Area SD (3 schools)
- Windber Area SD (3 schools)