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Best Fayette County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,987 students in Fayette County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, PA are Belle Vernon Area Middle School, A J Mcmullen School and Albert Gallatin South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette 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 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Fayette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Vernon Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Perry Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
A J Mcmullen School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4773 National Pike
Markleysburg, PA 15459
(724) 329-8811
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Albert Gallatin South Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
224 New Geneva Road
Point Marion, PA 15474
(724) 725-5241
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Frazier Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
142 Constitution St
Perryopolis, PA 15473
(724) 736-9507
Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Albert Gallatin North Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
113 College Avenue
Mc Clellandtown, PA 15458
(724) 737-5423
Gr: 6-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Ben Franklin School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
351 Morgantown St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-5020
Gr: K-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Laurel Highlands Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18-20 Hookton Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2865
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Connellsville Area Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Locust Street Extension
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-8910
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Brownsville Area Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Three Falcon Drive
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2155
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Lafayette Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Connellsville St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-3581
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, PA include Belle Vernon Area Middle School, A J Mcmullen School and Albert Gallatin South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fayette County?
10 public middle schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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