Best High Schools in Somerset, PA

High schools
7
Students
2,504
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Somerset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Berlin Brothersvalley Shs

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Berlin Brothersvalley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students

2. Somerset Area Jr-sr Hs

B+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Somerset Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1088 Students

3. Rockwood Area Jshs

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rockwood Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 337 Students

4. Shanksville-stonycreek Hs

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Shanksville-stonycreek Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 80 Students

5. North Star Hs

C-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

North Star Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students

6. Ligonier Valley Hs

D+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ligonier Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 438 Students

7. Somerset County Technology Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Somerset County Technology Center • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 12 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Somerset, PA

Middle schools
4
Students
872
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Somerset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ligonier Valley Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ligonier Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 310 Students

2. North Star East Ms

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Star Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 271 Students

3. Berlin Brothersvalley Ms

C

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Berlin Brothersvalley Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 225 Students

4. Shanksville-stonycreek Ms

C-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shanksville-stonycreek Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Somerset, PA

Elementary schools
7
Students
2,433
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Somerset, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Star Central El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Star Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 376 Students

2. Mellon El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ligonier Valley Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students

3. Eagle View El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Somerset Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 428 Students

4. Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Berlin Brothersvalley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 287 Students

5. Rockwood Area El Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rockwood Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 297 Students

6. Shanksville-stonycreek El Sch

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shanksville-stonycreek Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 134 Students

7. Maple Ridge El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Somerset Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 522 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Somerset, PA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Somerset, PA has a total population of 15,159 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Somerset, PA

5,822

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Somerset, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

16.97 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.20 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Somerset, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Somerset, PA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,411 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

32 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Somerset, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Somerset, PA

How many schools are in Somerset, PA?

Somerset, PA has 19 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,822 students in total.

How do schools in Somerset perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in Somerset score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Somerset meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Somerset?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Somerset, PA

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Husband, PA

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Geiger, PA

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lavansville, PA

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Quecreek, PA

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Acosta, PA

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Fairhope, PA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Friedens, PA

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Edie, PA

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Sipesville, PA

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Brotherton, PA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Somerset

Average SchoolGrade
B
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
100%
Avg actual scores
59%
Avg projected
50%

2 of 4 schools in Somerset carry a SchoolGrade (2 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:

B: 2

All 4 public schools we grade in Somerset. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

All schools, A to Z (4)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.