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Best Indiana County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,112 students in Indiana County, PA.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Indiana County, PA are Indiana Area Junior High School, United Jr. Sr. High School and Homer-center Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Indiana County, PA public middle schools have an score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Indiana County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Indiana County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Indiana Area Junior High School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
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245 N 5th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-8568

Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #22.

United Jr. Sr. High School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
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10780 Route 56 East
Armagh, PA 15920
(814) 446-5615

Gr: 7-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #33.

Homer-center Jr. Sr. High School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
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70 Wildcat Ln
Homer City, PA 15748
(724) 479-8026

Gr: 7-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #44.

Marion Center Area Jr/sr High School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 63%)
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22800 Route 403 Hwy N
Marion Center, PA 15759
(724) 397-5551

Gr: 7-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #55.

River Valley Middle School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
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104 School Lane
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-8880

Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #66.

Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
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6003 Route 553 Highway
Clymer, PA 15728
(724) 254-2666

Gr: 6-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #77.

Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55%)
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16559 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729
(724) 254-4312

Gr: 7-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Indiana County, PA?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Indiana County, PA include Indiana Area Junior High School, United Jr. Sr. High School and Homer-center Jr. Sr. High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Indiana County?

7 public middle schools are located in Indiana County.

What is the racial composition of students in Indiana County?

Indiana County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Indiana County are often viewed compared to one another?