For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,383 students in Venango County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Venango County, PA are Oil City Sr. High School, Rocky Grove Jr. Sr. High School and Venango Technology Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Venango County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Venango County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Venango County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cranberry Area 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Venango County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oil City Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Lynch Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2771
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2771
Gr: 9-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Grove Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
403 Rocky Grove Ave
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 437-3759
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 437-3759
Gr: 7-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Venango Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Vo Tech Drive
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3097
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3097
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Rank: #44.
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Education Dr
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-8504
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-8504
Gr: 7-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
246 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2121
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2121
Gr: 7-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Western Secure Treatment Unit
Alternative School
12 Dakota Dr
Emlenton, PA 16373
(724) 750-8071
Emlenton, PA 16373
(724) 750-8071
Gr: 9-12
Venango County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
183 Bradleytown Rd
Cooperstown, PA 16317
(814) 374-4113
Cooperstown, PA 16317
(814) 374-4113
Gr: K-4 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
246 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2224
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-2224
Gr: 7-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
2111 Creek Rd
Cooperstown, PA 16317
(814) 677-3015
Cooperstown, PA 16317
(814) 677-3015
Gr: K-4 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
278 Pinegrove School Rd
Venus, PA 16364
(814) 354-2264
Venus, PA 16364
(814) 354-2264
Gr: K-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
3 Southwest Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-0658
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-0658
Gr: 1-5 | 138 students Minority enrollment: 4%
196 Church St
Polk, PA 16342
(814) 437-3411
Polk, PA 16342
(814) 437-3411
Gr: K-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
164 Cranberry/rockland Rd
Kennerdell, PA 16374
(814) 498-2221
Kennerdell, PA 16374
(814) 498-2221
Gr: K-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
317 Wiley Ave
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3861
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-3861
Gr: K-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
310 7th St
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-5562
Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 432-5562
Gr: K-6 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
145 Steffee Boulevard
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-3748
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 676-3748
Gr: K | 63 students Minority enrollment: 2%
3823 Academy St
Utica, PA 16362
(814) 425-3279
Utica, PA 16362
(814) 425-3279
Gr: K-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Venango County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Venango County, PA include Oil City Sr. High School, Rocky Grove Jr. Sr. High School and Venango Technology Center.
How many public high schools are located in Venango County?
6 public high schools are located in Venango County.
What is the racial composition of students in Venango County?
Venango County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Venango County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Venango County include: Rocky Grove Jr. Sr. High School vs. Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School, Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Oil City Sr. High School, Oil City Sr. High School vs. Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School
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