For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 3,469 students in Somerset County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, PA are Berlin Brothersvalley Sr. High School, Windber Area High School and North Star High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Somerset 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 North Star 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Somerset County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berlin Brothersvalley Sr. High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1025 E Main Street
Berlin, PA 15530
(814) 267-4622
Berlin, PA 15530
(814) 267-4622
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Windber Area High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 Graham Ave
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Windber, PA 15963
(814) 467-4567
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
North Star High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Ohio St
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-6651
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-6651
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: #44.
Meyersdale Area High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1349 Shaw Mines Rd
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-8311
Meyersdale, PA 15552
(814) 634-8311
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
Rank: #55.
Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 West Campus Ave
Davidsville, PA 15928
(814) 479-4014
Davidsville, PA 15928
(814) 479-4014
Grades: 6-12
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
437 Somerset Ave
Rockwood, PA 15557
(814) 926-4631
Rockwood, PA 15557
(814) 926-4631
Grades: 7-12
| 285 students
Rank: #77.
Shanksville-stonycreek High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Corner Stone Rd
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Shanksville, PA 15560
(814) 267-4649
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #88.
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2381
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2381
Grades: 6-12
| 1,043 students
Rank: #99.
Somerset County Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
281 Technology Drive
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-3651
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-3651
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #1010.
Shade Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 Mcgregor Ave
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-4648
Cairnbrook, PA 15924
(814) 754-4648
Grades: 7-12
| 145 students
Rank: #1111.
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Smith Ave
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2741
Salisbury, PA 15558
(814) 662-2741
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
Rank: #1212.
Turkeyfoot Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
172 Turkeyfoot Rd
Confluence, PA 15424
(814) 395-3621
Confluence, PA 15424
(814) 395-3621
Grades: 7-12
| 123 students
Somerset County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1910 Penn Ave
Jerome, PA 15937
(814) 479-4084
Jerome, PA 15937
(814) 479-4084
Grades: K-1
| 151 students
1936 Stoystown Rd
Friedens, PA 15541
(814) 445-6436
Friedens, PA 15541
(814) 445-6436
Grades: K-3
| 110 students
5957 Kingwood Rd
Markleton, PA 15551
(814) 926-2597
Markleton, PA 15551
(814) 926-2597
Grades: K-6
| 87 students
3598 Whistler Road
Stoystown, PA 15563
(814) 893-5616
Stoystown, PA 15563
(814) 893-5616
Grades: K-6
| 163 students
Po Box 189
Jennerstown, PA 15547
(814) 629-5668
Jennerstown, PA 15547
(814) 629-5668
Grades: 3-5
| 224 students
1036 Schoolhouse Rd
Sipesville, PA 15561
(814) 445-7789
Sipesville, PA 15561
(814) 445-7789
Grades: K-3
| 51 students
645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2831
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2831
Grades: 9-12
| 775 students
645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2831
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2831
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Somerset County, PA include Berlin Brothersvalley Sr. High School, Windber Area High School and North Star High School.
How many public high schools are located in Somerset County?
12 public high schools are located in Somerset County.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Somerset County include: Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School vs. Meyersdale Area High School, Berlin Brothersvalley Sr. High School vs. Meyersdale Area High School, Windber Area High School vs. Meyersdale Area High School
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