Top 3 Best Jefferson County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,335 students in Jefferson County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, PA are Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School, Punxsutawney Area High School and Brookville Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Jefferson County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Alexander St
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 265-8414
Grades: 7-12
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Punxsutawney Area High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Findley Street
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Grades: 7-12
| 816 students
Rank: #33.
Brookville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
96 Jenks Street
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1106
Grades: 7-12
| 619 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson County-dubois Avts
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
576 Vo Tech Rd
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 653-8265
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson County, PA

Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
662 Airport Rd
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5116
Grades: K-3
| 93 students
E Main Street
Big Run, PA 15715
(814) 427-2045
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
200 Jenks Ave
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5117
Grades: K-3
| 82 students
19466 Route 119 Hwy N
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5118
Grades: K-3
| 85 students
9329 Route 536
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5119
Grades: K-3
| 159 students
407 E Mahoning Street
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5161
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
478 Main St
Anita, PA 15711
(814) 938-5120
Grades: K-3
| 86 students
465 Beyer Ave
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Grades: 4-7
| 642 students
1100 Sykesville School Rd
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 299-4925
Grades: K-5
| 98 students
300 Center St
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5122
Grades: K-3
| 140 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, PA include Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School, Punxsutawney Area High School and Brookville Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County, PA?
4 public high schools are located in Jefferson County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, PA?
Jefferson County, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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