For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,811 students in Huntingdon County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Huntingdon County, PA are Huntingdon Area Middle School, Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School and Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntingdon County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Huntingdon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Huntingdon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntingdon Area Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Cassady Ave
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-2900
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7775 Juniata Valley Pike
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4401
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4401
Gr: 6-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10339 Pogue Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Gr: 6-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Mount Union Area Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9311
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9311
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
New Day Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
256 South Fifth St
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-7112
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-7112
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Forestry Camp #3
Alternative School
Trough Creek State Park
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Huntingdon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12045 Technology Dr
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-3038
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-3038
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
13006 Greenwood Rd
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-3767
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-3767
Gr: K-5 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
13606 Smith Valley Rd
Mapleton Depot, PA 17052
(814) 542-4401
Mapleton Depot, PA 17052
(814) 542-4401
Gr: K-5
South Main St
Robertsdale, PA 16674
(814) 635-2708
Robertsdale, PA 16674
(814) 635-2708
Gr: PK-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
18546 Cooks Rd
Cassville, PA 16623
(814) 448-3255
Cassville, PA 16623
(814) 448-3255
Gr: K-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Huntingdon County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Huntingdon County, PA include Huntingdon Area Middle School, Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School and Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms.
How many public middle schools are located in Huntingdon County?
6 public middle schools are located in Huntingdon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Huntingdon County?
Huntingdon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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