For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 3,469 students in Somerset County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, PA are Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School, Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs and Shanksville-stonycreek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Somerset County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Somerset County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
437 Somerset Ave
Rockwood, PA 15557
(814) 926-4631
Rockwood, PA 15557
(814) 926-4631
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs
(Math: 45% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 West Campus Ave
Davidsville, PA 15928
(814) 479-4014
Davidsville, PA 15928
(814) 479-4014
Gr: 6-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Shanksville-stonycreek High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Corner Stone Rd
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Meyersdale Area High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1349 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-8311
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-8311
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2381
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2381
Gr: 6-12 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Berlin Brothersvalley Sr. High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1025 E Main Street
Berlin, PA 15530
(814) 267-4622
Berlin, PA 15530
(814) 267-4622
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Windber Area High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
North Star High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ohio St
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-6651
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-6651
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Somerset County Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
281 Technology Drive
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-3651
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-3651
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Shade Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 Mcgregor Ave
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-4648
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-4648
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2741
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2741
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
172 Turkeyfoot Rd
Confluence, PA 15424
(814) 395-3621
Confluence, PA 15424
(814) 395-3621
Gr: 7-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Somerset County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1910 Penn Ave
Jerome, PA 15937
(814) 479-4084
Jerome, PA 15937
(814) 479-4084
Gr: K-1 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1936 Stoystown Rd
Friedens, PA 15541
(814) 445-6436
Friedens, PA 15541
(814) 445-6436
Gr: K-3 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
5957 Kingwood Rd
Markleton, PA 15551
(814) 926-2597
Markleton, PA 15551
(814) 926-2597
Gr: K-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
3598 Whistler Road
Stoystown, PA 15563
(814) 893-5616
Stoystown, PA 15563
(814) 893-5616
Gr: K-6 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Po Box 189
Jennerstown, PA 15547
(814) 629-5668
Jennerstown, PA 15547
(814) 629-5668
Gr: 3-5 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 2%
1036 Schoolhouse Rd
Sipesville, PA 15561
(814) 445-7789
Sipesville, PA 15561
(814) 445-7789
Gr: K-3 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2831
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2831
Gr: 9-12 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2831
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2831
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, PA include Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School, Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs and Shanksville-stonycreek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Somerset County?
12 public high schools are located in Somerset County.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Somerset County include: Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School vs. Meyersdale Area High School, Berlin Brothersvalley Sr. High School vs. Meyersdale Area High School, Windber Area High School vs. Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs
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