Top 5 Best Huntingdon County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,811 students in Huntingdon County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Huntingdon County, PA are Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School, Huntingdon Area Middle School and Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntingdon County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Huntingdon County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Huntingdon County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7775 Juniata Valley Pike
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4401
Grades: 6-12
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Huntingdon Area Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Cassady Ave
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10339 Pogue Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Grades: 6-12
| 617 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Union Area Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-9311
Grades: 6-8
| 245 students
Rank: #55.
New Day Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
256 South Fifth St
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-7112
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Forestry Camp #3
Alternative School
Trough Creek State Park
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Huntingdon County, PA

Huntingdon County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12045 Technology Dr
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-3038
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
13006 Greenwood Rd
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-3767
Grades: K-5
| 61 students
13606 Smith Valley Rd
Mapleton Depot, PA 17052
(814) 542-4401
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
South Main St
Robertsdale, PA 16674
(814) 635-2708
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
18546 Cooks Rd
Cassville, PA 16623
(814) 448-3255
Grades: K-5
| 58 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Huntingdon County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Huntingdon County, PA include Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School, Huntingdon Area Middle School and Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms.
How many public middle schools are located in Huntingdon County?
6 public middle schools are located in Huntingdon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Huntingdon County?
Huntingdon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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