For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,795 students in Jefferson County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Alexander St
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 265-8414
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 265-8414
Gr: 7-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Punxsutawney Area High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Findley Street
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Gr: 7-12 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Brookville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Brookville Jr./sr. High School
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1106
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1106
Gr: 7-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
3 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jefferson County include: Brookville Jr. Sr. High School vs. Punxsutawney Area High School, Punxsutawney Area High School vs. Brookville Jr. Sr. High School, Brookville Jr. Sr. High School vs. Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School
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