For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 843 students in Alverton, PA.
The top-ranked public school in Alverton, PA is Southmoreland Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alverton, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Alverton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Alverton, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southmoreland Sr. High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2351 Route 981
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2010
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
1431 Water St
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2026
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2026
Gr: K-1 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alverton, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Alverton, PA include Southmoreland Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Alverton?
2 public schools are located in Alverton.
What is the racial composition of students in Alverton?
Alverton public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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