For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,283 students in Fayette County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, PA are Belle Vernon Area High School, Uniontown Area Sr. High School and Brownsville Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Fayette County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Vernon Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Uniontown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
146 E Fayette St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-5000
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Brownsville Area High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Falcon Drive
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-8200
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Connellsville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Falcon Drive
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-1350
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-1350
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Fayette County Career & Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Georges Fairchance Road
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2721
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2721
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #66.
Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1119 Township Dr
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 564-2024
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 564-2024
Gr: 9-12 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Bailey Ave
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-4741
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-4741
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Frazier High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
142 Constitution St
Perryopolis, PA 15473
(724) 736-9507
Perryopolis, PA 15473
(724) 736-9507
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Locust Street
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 626-0236
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 626-0236
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, PA include Belle Vernon Area High School, Uniontown Area Sr. High School and Brownsville Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fayette County?
9 public high schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fayette County include: Uniontown Area Sr. High School vs. Laurel Highlands Sr. High School, Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School vs. Laurel Highlands Sr. High School, Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center vs. Connellsville Area Sr. High School
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