For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,496 students in Clinton County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, PA are Central Mountain Middle School, Bucktail Area Middle School and Sugar Valley Rural Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Clinton 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), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clinton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Mountain Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Ben Avenue
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Mill Hall, PA 17751
(570) 893-4900
Gr: 5-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Bucktail Area Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Bucktail Avenue
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Renovo, PA 17764
(570) 893-4900
Gr: 5-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Sugar Valley Rural Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
236 E Main Street
Loganton, PA 17747
(570) 725-7822
Loganton, PA 17747
(570) 725-7822
Gr: K-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, PA include Central Mountain Middle School, Bucktail Area Middle School and Sugar Valley Rural Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clinton County?
3 public middle schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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