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Best Somerset County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 3,253 students in Somerset County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Somerset County, PA are Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School, Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs and Windber Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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.
Windber Area Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Gr: 6-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 E Main Street
Berlin, PA 15530
(814) 267-6931
Gr: 5-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Meyersdale Area Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1353 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-1437
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Shanksville-stonycreek Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 Corner Stone Rd
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
North Star East Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3598 Whistler Rd
Stoystown, PA 15563
(814) 893-5616
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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 middle schools in Somerset County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Somerset County, PA include Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School, Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs and Windber Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Somerset County?
11 public middle schools are located in Somerset County.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?

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