For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,261 students in Clearfield County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clearfield County, PA are Dubois Area Middle School, Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School and Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearfield County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Clearfield County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Clearfield County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dubois Area Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Liberty Blvd
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 375-8770
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 375-8770
Gr: 5-8 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4934 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7616
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7616
Gr: 7-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
West Branch Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Beech St
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1100
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1100
Gr: 7-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2831 Washington Ave
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Gr: 7-12 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clearfield County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clearfield County, PA include Dubois Area Middle School, Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School and Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clearfield County?
6 public middle schools are located in Clearfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearfield County?
Clearfield County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% 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 Clearfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Clearfield County include: Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School, Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School, Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School
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