For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,234 students in Juniata County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Juniata County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,234 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Juniata County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#457 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
11%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
85%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,090 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,965 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,090
$23,724
Spending / Student
$17,965
$23,146
Best Juniata County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
54 Main St
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Richfield, PA 17086
(717) 694-3961
Gr: K-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Tuscarora Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Old Route 22 East
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2165
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Juniata Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 S 7th St
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2111
Gr: K-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
East Juniata Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
32944 Route 35
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2111
Mc Alisterville, PA 17049
(717) 463-2111
Gr: 7-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Juniata Sr. High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3931 William Penn Highway
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Mifflintown, PA 17059
(717) 436-2193
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Juniata County School District?
Juniata County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,234 students.
What is the rank of Juniata County School District?
Juniata County School District is ranked #463 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Juniata County School District?
85% of Juniata County School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Juniata County School District?
Juniata County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Juniata County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,965 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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