Blair County Schools & Education
Blair County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,754
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#56
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Blair County
Measured School Summary
Blair County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.7%.
Funding Context
Blair County spends $8,754 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 14% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Blair 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
33 public schools and 9 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
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #56 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
89.7%
0.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,754
$1,582 below the state average
School coverage
33
9 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Blair County has 33 public schools across 9 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 Blair 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.
Mixed school landscape
Blair County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#56
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points below 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.
Altoona Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
7,226 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Hollidaysburg Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
3,117 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Tyrone Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
1,759 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Spring Cove SD
Elementary to high school visible
1,646 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Altoona Area SD is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Blair County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Blair County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Blair 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.
A Balanced Mix of City and Town Schools
Blair County supports 33 public schools across nine districts, with a total enrollment of 16,328 students. The system is well-distributed with 17 elementary schools and 15 secondary schools, plus one alternative education facility. This infrastructure provides a stable foundation for families living in the county's varied locales.
Altoona and Hollidaysburg Drive Growth
Altoona Area School District is the county's largest by far, serving 7,226 students across 11 schools. Hollidaysburg Area follows with 3,117 students, while Spring Cove manages another 1,646. A single charter school exists, representing just 3% of the total school count, as the area remains focused on traditional districts.
A Versatile Mix of School Settings
Schools in Blair County are split between suburban, city, and town locales, offering families a range of environments. The average school size is 495 students, but Altoona Area High School serves as a massive hub with over 2,200 students. This variety allows for both small-town primary education and large, resource-rich secondary experiences.
School Overview
Total Schools
33
in Blair County
Reported Enrollment
16,328
33 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
1
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Blair County
Altoona Area SD
GuideHollidaysburg Area SD
Tyrone Area SD
Spring Cove SD
Bellwood-Antis SD
Claysburg-Kimmel SD
Williamsburg Community SD
Central PA Digital Learning Foundation CS
Greater Altoona CTC
33 Public Schools in Blair County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 33 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Area HS | Profile | Altoona Area SD | Altoona, 16602City: Small | 6–12 | High | 2,228 |
| Altoona Area Jr HS | Profile | Altoona Area SD | Altoona, 16602City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,727 |
| Hollidaysburg Area JHS | Record | Hollidaysburg Area SD | Hollidaysburg, 16648Suburb: Small | 7–9 | Middle | 807 |
| Hollidaysburg Area SHS | Record | Hollidaysburg Area SD | Hollidaysburg, 16648Suburb: Small | 10–12 | High | 793 |
| Tyrone Area El Sch | Record | Tyrone Area SD | Tyrone, 16686Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 679 |
| Frankstown El Sch | Record | Hollidaysburg Area SD | Hollidaysburg, 16648Suburb: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 608 |
| Central HS | Record | Spring Cove SD | Martinsburg, 16662Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 554 |
| Juniata Gap El Sch | Record | Altoona Area SD | Altoona, 16601Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 553 |
| Tyrone Area HS | Record | Tyrone Area SD | Tyrone, 16686Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 550 |
| Tyrone Area MS | Record | Tyrone Area SD | Tyrone, 16686Town: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 530 |
| Foot of Ten El Sch | Record | Hollidaysburg Area SD | Duncansville, 16635Suburb: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 514 |
| Pleasant Valley El Sch | Record | Altoona Area SD | Altoona, 16602Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 465 |
| Juniata El Sch | Record | Altoona Area SD | Altoona, 16601City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 460 |
| Logan El Sch | Record | Altoona Area SD | Altoona, 16602Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 439 |
| Mowrie A Ebner El Sch | Record | Altoona Area SD | Altoona, 16601Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 406 |
| Lewis M Myers El Sch | Record | Bellwood-Antis SD | Bellwood, 16617Suburb: Small | KG–4 | Primary | 400 |
| Charles W Longer El Sch | Record | Hollidaysburg Area SD | Hollidaysburg, 16648Suburb: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 395 |
| Bellwood-Antis HS | Record | Bellwood-Antis SD | Bellwood, 16617Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 392 |
| Spring Cove MS | Record | Spring Cove SD | Roaring Spring, 16673Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 376 |
| Bellwood Antis MS | Record | Bellwood-Antis SD | Bellwood, 16617Suburb: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 371 |
Altoona Area HS
Altoona Area SD
Altoona, 16602 / City: Small
Altoona Area Jr HS
Altoona Area SD
Altoona, 16602 / City: Small
Hollidaysburg Area JHS
Hollidaysburg Area SD
Hollidaysburg, 16648 / Suburb: Small
Hollidaysburg Area SHS
Hollidaysburg Area SD
Hollidaysburg, 16648 / Suburb: Small
Frankstown El Sch
Hollidaysburg Area SD
Hollidaysburg, 16648 / Suburb: Small
Foot of Ten El Sch
Hollidaysburg Area SD
Duncansville, 16635 / Suburb: Small
Charles W Longer El Sch
Hollidaysburg Area SD
Hollidaysburg, 16648 / Suburb: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,754
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Blair County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Blair County, Pennsylvania?
Blair County supports 33 public schools across nine districts, with a total enrollment of 16,328 students. The system is well-distributed with 17 elementary schools and 15 secondary schools, plus one alternative education facility. This infrastructure provides a stable foundation for families living in the county's varied locales.
What are the major school districts in Blair County, Pennsylvania?
Altoona Area School District is the county's largest by far, serving 7,226 students across 11 schools. Hollidaysburg Area follows with 3,117 students, while Spring Cove manages another 1,646. A single charter school exists, representing just 3% of the total school count, as the area remains focused on traditional districts.
What is the school experience like in Blair County?
Schools in Blair County are split between suburban, city, and town locales, offering families a range of environments. The average school size is 495 students, but Altoona Area High School serves as a massive hub with over 2,200 students. This variety allows for both small-town primary education and large, resource-rich secondary experiences.
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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.