For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 4,845 students in Mercer County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mercer County, PA are Delahunty Middle School, Hickory High School and Grove City Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mercer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delahunty Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
419 N Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Gr: 6-7 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Hickory High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
640 N. Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Gr: 8-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Grove City Area Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Middle School Drive
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-8040
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Lakeview Middle-hs
(Math: 30% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2482 Mercer St
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Gr: 6-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Greenville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9 Donation Road
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Gr: 7-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Reynolds Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
531 Reynolds Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5701
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5701
Gr: 7-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Sharpsville Area Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7863
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7863
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 Shenango Street
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3186
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3186
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Mercer Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
545 W Butler Street
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Gr: 7-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
Gr: 7-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Commodore Perry Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3002 Perry Hwy
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2232
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2232
Gr: 7-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
Sharon Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1129 E State St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4030
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4030
Gr: 7-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Farrell Area High School/ums
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
Keystone Education Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 South Good Hope Road
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2511
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2511
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mercer County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mercer County, PA include Delahunty Middle School, Hickory High School and Grove City Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mercer County?
14 public middle schools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mercer County include: Sharon Middle School vs. Sharpsville Area Middle School, Delahunty Middle School vs. Sharpsville Area Middle School, Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Greenville Jr. Sr. High School
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