Top 10 Best Mercer County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 5,651 students in Mercer County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, PA are Sharpsville Area Sr. High School, Sharon High School and Mercer Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Mercer County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greenville Jr. Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Mercer County Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7861
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Sharon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1129 E State St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4030
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
Mercer Area Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
545 W Butler St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Hickory High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
640 N. Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: 8-12
| 817 students
Rank: #55.
Grove City Area High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
511 Highland Ave
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5456
Grades: 9-12
| 620 students
Rank: #66.
Reynolds Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
531 Reynolds Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5701
Grades: 7-12
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Lakeview Middle-hs
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2482 Mercer St
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Grades: 6-12
| 503 students
Rank: #88.
Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
204 Shenango Street
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3186
Grades: 7-12
| 218 students
Rank: #99.
Commodore Perry Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3002 Perry Hwy
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2232
Grades: 7-12
| 185 students
Rank: #1010.
West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
Grades: 7-12
| 376 students
Rank: #1111.
Mercer County Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
776 Greenville Road
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #1212.
Greenville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9 Donation Road
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Grades: 7-12
| 631 students
Rank: #1313.
Farrell Area High School/ums
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Grades: 7-12
| 280 students
Rank: #1414.
Keystone Education Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
425 South Good Hope Road
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2511
Grades: K-12
| 203 students
Rank: #1515.
Grove City Area George Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
233 George Junior Rd
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mercer County, PA

Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 328
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
71 Columbia Ave
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-1173
Grades: 4-6
| 288 students
60 Fredonia Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-1018
Grades: K-3
| 361 students
640 North Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: 8
| 168 students
611 Highland Ave
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-8101
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
2482 Mercer St
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2482 Mercer St
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
453 Maple St
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-6700
Grades: 1-12
| 131 students
301 North Madison Ave
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9620
Grades: K
| 132 students
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
Grades: 7-8
| 154 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, PA include Sharpsville Area Sr. High School, Sharon High School and Mercer Area Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mercer County, PA?
15 public high schools are located in Mercer County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County, PA?
Mercer County, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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