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Best Somerset County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 3,469 students in Somerset County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Somerset County, PA are Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School, Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs and Shanksville-stonycreek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Somerset County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Somerset County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
437 Somerset Ave
Rockwood, PA 15557
(814) 926-4631
Gr: 7-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs
(Math: 45% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 West Campus Ave
Davidsville, PA 15928
(814) 479-4014
Gr: 6-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Shanksville-stonycreek High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1325 Corner Stone Rd
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Meyersdale Area High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1349 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-8311
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2381
Gr: 6-12 | 1,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Berlin Brothersvalley Sr. High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1025 E Main Street
Berlin, PA 15530
(814) 267-4622
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Windber Area High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
North Star High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Ohio St
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-6651
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Somerset County Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
281 Technology Drive
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-3651
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Shade Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
203 Mcgregor Ave
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-4648
Gr: 7-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2741
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
172 Turkeyfoot Rd
Confluence, PA 15424
(814) 395-3621
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Somerset County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Somerset County, PA include Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School, Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs and Shanksville-stonycreek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Somerset County?
12 public high schools are located in Somerset County.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?

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