For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,411 students in Lewistown, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lewistown, PA are Mifflin Co Junior High School and Mifflin Co Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewistown, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Lewistown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Lewistown, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mifflin Co Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Cedar Street
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5441
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 248-5441
Gr: 8-9 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Mifflin Co Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 Manor Drive
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-1401
Gr: 6-7 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lewistown, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lewistown, PA include Mifflin Co Junior High School and Mifflin Co Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lewistown?
2 public middle schools are located in Lewistown.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewistown?
Lewistown public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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