For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,334 students in Venango County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Venango County, PA are Rocky Grove Jr. Sr. High School, Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School and Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Venango County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Venango County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Venango County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rocky Grove Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
403 Rocky Grove Ave
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 437-3759
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 437-3759
Grades: 7-12
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Education Dr
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-8504
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-8504
Grades: 7-12
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
246 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2121
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2121
Grades: 7-12
| 820 students
Rank: #44.
Oil City Area Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8 Lynch Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-5702
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-5702
Grades: 5-8
| 562 students
Venango County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
183 Bradleytown Rd
Cooperstown, PA 16317
(814) 374-4113
Cooperstown, PA 16317
(814) 374-4113
Grades: K-4
| 88 students
246 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2224
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2224
Grades: 7-8
| 271 students
2111 Creek Rd
Cooperstown, PA 16317
(814) 677-3015
Cooperstown, PA 16317
(814) 677-3015
Grades: K-4
| 74 students
278 Pinegrove School Rd
Venus, PA 16364
(814) 354-2264
Venus, PA 16364
(814) 354-2264
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
3 Southwest Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-0658
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-0658
Grades: 1-5
| 138 students
196 Church St
Polk, PA 16342
(814) 437-3411
Polk, PA 16342
(814) 437-3411
Grades: K-6
| 125 students
164 Cranberry/rockland Rd
Kennerdell, PA 16374
(814) 498-2221
Kennerdell, PA 16374
(814) 498-2221
Grades: K-5
| 60 students
317 Wiley Ave
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3861
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3861
Grades: K-4
| 300 students
310 7th St
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-5562
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-5562
Grades: K-6
| 130 students
145 Steffee Boulevard
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-3748
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-3748
Grades: K
| 63 students
3823 Academy St
Utica, PA 16362
(814) 425-3279
Utica, PA 16362
(814) 425-3279
Grades: K-6
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Venango County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Venango County, PA include Rocky Grove Jr. Sr. High School, Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School and Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Venango County?
4 public middle schools are located in Venango County.
What is the racial composition of students in Venango County?
Venango County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Venango County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Venango County include: Rocky Grove Jr. Sr. High School vs. Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School, Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School, Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School
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