Armstrong County Schools & Education
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
77/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
91.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,556
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
77/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#27
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Armstrong County
Measured School Summary
Armstrong County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 77/100 and a graduation rate of 91.3%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Armstrong County spends $11,556 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% above the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Armstrong County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
17 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
77/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #27 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
91.3%
1.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$11,556
$1,220 above the state average
School coverage
17
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Armstrong County has 17 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Armstrong County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Higher-signal county
Armstrong County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#27
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Armstrong SD
Elementary to high school visible
4,502 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Apollo-Ridge SD
Elementary to high school visible
1,073 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Leechburg Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
638 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Lenape Tech
High school only in this slice
581 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Armstrong SD is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Armstrong County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Armstrong County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Consolidated Rural Schooling System
Armstrong County manages 17 public schools across five districts, serving 7,213 students in a largely rural environment. The system includes 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools, providing a streamlined educational path. There are currently no charter schools in the county, focusing resources on traditional public districts.
Armstrong School District Leads the Way
Armstrong School District dominates the local landscape, educating 4,502 students across eight schools. Other key districts include Karns City Area and Apollo-Ridge, which together serve over 2,000 additional students. The county also features specialized technical education via Lenape Tech, which hosts 581 students.
Small-Scale Rural Learning Environments
With 14 of its 17 schools classified as rural, the county offers a peaceful, community-focused educational setting. Schools maintain an average size of 424 students, though the consolidated Armstrong Junior-Senior High is the exception with 1,478 students. This rural character provides students with familiar faces and a slower pace than neighboring urban counties.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Armstrong County
Reported Enrollment
7,213
17 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Armstrong County
Armstrong SD
GuideKarns City Area SD
Apollo-Ridge SD
Leechburg Area SD
Lenape Tech
17 Public Schools in Armstrong County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong JSHS | Profile | Armstrong SD | Kittanning, 16201Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 1,478 |
| Lenape El Sch | Record | Armstrong SD | Ford City, 16226Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 724 |
| Lenape Tech | Record | Lenape Tech | Ford City, 16226Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 581 |
| West Hills Primary Sch | Record | Armstrong SD | Kittanning, 16201Rural: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 548 |
| West Shamokin JSHS | Record | Armstrong SD | Rural Valley, 16249Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 524 |
| Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch | Record | Apollo-Ridge SD | Spring Church, 15686Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 513 |
| West Hills Intermediate Sch | Record | Armstrong SD | Kittanning, 16201Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 475 |
| Shannock Valley El Sch | Record | Armstrong SD | Rural Valley, 16249Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 336 |
| David Leech El Sch | Record | Leechburg Area SD | Leechburg, 15656Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 300 |
| Apollo-Ridge HS | Record | Apollo-Ridge SD | Spring Church, 15686Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 286 |
| Apollo-Ridge MS | Record | Apollo-Ridge SD | Spring Church, 15686Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 274 |
| South Buffalo El Sch | Record | Freeport Area SD | Freeport, 16229Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 223 |
| Elderton El Sch | Record | Armstrong SD | Elderton, 15736Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 216 |
| Dayton El Sch | Record | Armstrong SD | Dayton, 16222Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 201 |
| Sugarcreek El Sch | Record | Karns City Area SD | Cowansville, 16218Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 196 |
| Leechburg Area HS | Record | Leechburg Area SD | Leechburg, 15656Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 186 |
| Leechburg Area MS | Record | Leechburg Area SD | Leechburg, 15656Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 152 |
Armstrong JSHS
Armstrong SD
Kittanning, 16201 / Rural: Fringe
Apollo-Ridge Elem Sch
Apollo-Ridge SD
Spring Church, 15686 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,556
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania?
Armstrong County manages 17 public schools across five districts, serving 7,213 students in a largely rural environment. The system includes 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 5 high schools, providing a streamlined educational path. There are currently no charter schools in the county, focusing resources on traditional public districts.
What are the major school districts in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania?
Armstrong School District dominates the local landscape, educating 4,502 students across eight schools. Other key districts include Karns City Area and Apollo-Ridge, which together serve over 2,000 additional students. The county also features specialized technical education via Lenape Tech, which hosts 581 students.
What is the school experience like in Armstrong County?
With 14 of its 17 schools classified as rural, the county offers a peaceful, community-focused educational setting. Schools maintain an average size of 424 students, though the consolidated Armstrong Junior-Senior High is the exception with 1,478 students. This rural character provides students with familiar faces and a slower pace than neighboring urban counties.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.