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Best Mercer County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 5,328 students in Mercer County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mercer County, PA are Mercer Area Sr. High School, Hickory High School and Sharpsville Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Mercer County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greenville Jr. Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Mercer County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mercer Area Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
545 W Butler St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Hickory High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
640 N. Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Gr: 8-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7861
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Lakeview Middle-hs
(Math: 30% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2482 Mercer St
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
9 Donation Road
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
531 Reynolds Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5701
Gr: 7-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Sharon High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1129 E State St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4030
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
204 Shenango Street
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3186
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Mercer County Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
776 Greenville Road
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Rank: #1010.
West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
Gr: 7-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Grove City Area High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Highland Ave
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5456
Gr: 9-12 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Commodore Perry Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3002 Perry Hwy
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2232
Gr: 7-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
Farrell Area High School/ums
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Roemer Blvd
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 South Good Hope Road
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 high schools in Mercer County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mercer County, PA include Mercer Area Sr. High School, Hickory High School and Sharpsville Area Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mercer County?
14 public high schools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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