For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,330 students in Clarion County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clarion County, PA are Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School, Allegheny-clarion Valley High School and Keystone Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarion County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Clarion County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Clarion County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Allegheny-clarion Valley High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clarion County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4091 C-l School Road
Strattanville, PA 16258
(814) 764-5111
Strattanville, PA 16258
(814) 764-5111
Gr: 7-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Allegheny-clarion Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
762 Route 58
Foxburg, PA 16036
(724) 659-4661
Foxburg, PA 16036
(724) 659-4661
Gr: 7-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Keystone Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Beatty Avenue
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-1261
Knox, PA 16232
(814) 797-1261
Gr: 7-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
219 Liberty St
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8112
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8112
Gr: 6-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Redbank Valley High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 Broad St
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2424
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2424
Gr: 6-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Union High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
354 Baker Street Suite 1
Rimersburg, PA 16248
(814) 473-3121
Rimersburg, PA 16248
(814) 473-3121
Gr: 6-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Clarion County Career Center
Vocational School
447 Career Lane
Shippenville, PA 16254
(814) 226-4391
Shippenville, PA 16254
(814) 226-4391
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Clarion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
330 Pheasant Farm Rd
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-1550
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-1550
Gr: K-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
600 Vine St
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
(814) 275-2680
Gr: K-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1306 Truittsburg Rd
Hawthorn, PA 16230
(814) 365-5141
Hawthorn, PA 16230
(814) 365-5141
Gr: K-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
88 School Street
Rimersburg, PA 16248
(814) 473-3989
Rimersburg, PA 16248
(814) 473-3989
Gr: 3-6
2013 Madison Street Extension
Sligo, PA 16255
(814) 745-2152
Sligo, PA 16255
(814) 745-2152
Gr: K-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clarion County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clarion County, PA include Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School, Allegheny-clarion Valley High School and Keystone Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clarion County?
7 public high schools are located in Clarion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarion County?
Clarion County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Clarion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clarion County include: Allegheny-clarion Valley High School vs. Keystone Jr. Sr. High School, Keystone Jr. Sr. High School vs. Allegheny-clarion Valley High School, Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Union High School
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