Clearfield County Schools & Education
Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
90.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,856
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#34
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clearfield County
Measured School Summary
Clearfield County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 70/100 and a graduation rate of 90.5%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Clearfield County spends $9,856 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 2% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Clearfield 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
19 public schools and 7 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
70/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #34 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
90.5%
0.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,856
$480 below the state average
School coverage
19
7 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
Clearfield County has 19 public schools across 7 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 Clearfield 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
Clearfield 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
#34
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
DuBois Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
2,969 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Clearfield Area SD
Elementary and high visible
2,076 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Curwensville Area SD
Elementary and high visible
989 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
West Branch Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
912 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
DuBois Area SD is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Clearfield County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Clearfield 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 Clearfield 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 Rural Network of Seven School Districts
Clearfield County manages 19 public schools across 7 districts, serving a total of 8,672 students. The infrastructure is built around 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high schools that connect various local communities.
DuBois Area and Clearfield Area Lead the Way
DuBois Area SD is the largest district, educating 3,266 students across 6 schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, leaving education entirely in the hands of traditional public districts.
Small School Environments in Town and Rural Settings
Schools average 456 students, but the range is wide, from rural primary schools to the 1,062-student DuBois Area Middle School. The mix of 11 town and 8 rural locales creates a diverse geographic feel for students.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Clearfield County
Reported Enrollment
8,672
19 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Clearfield County
DuBois Area SD
Clearfield Area SD
Curwensville Area SD
West Branch Area SD
Moshannon Valley SD
Harmony Area SD
Clearfield County CTC
19 Public Schools in Clearfield County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DuBois Area MS | Profile | DuBois Area SD | DuBois, 15801Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 1,062 |
| Clearfield Area El Sch | Profile | Clearfield Area SD | Clearfield, 16830Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 1,059 |
| Clearfield Area JSHS | Profile | Clearfield Area SD | Clearfield, 16830Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 1,017 |
| DuBois Area SHS | Record | DuBois Area SD | DuBois, 15801Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 924 |
| Curwensville Area El Sch | Record | Curwensville Area SD | Curwensville, 16833Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 536 |
| Curwensville Area JSHS | Record | Curwensville Area SD | Curwensville, 16833Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 453 |
| Wasson Avenue El Sch | Record | DuBois Area SD | DuBois, 15801Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 419 |
| Moshannon Valley El Sch | Record | Moshannon Valley SD | Houtzdale, 16651Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 407 |
| Moshannon Valley JSHS | Record | Moshannon Valley SD | Houtzdale, 16651Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 381 |
| Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS | Record | Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD | Philipsburg, 16866Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 379 |
| West Branch Area El Sch | Record | West Branch Area SD | Morrisdale, 16858Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 341 |
| West Branch Area HS | Record | West Branch Area SD | Morrisdale, 16858Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 314 |
| Osceola Mills El Sch | Record | Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD | Osceola Mills, 16666Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 295 |
| Oklahoma El Sch | Record | DuBois Area SD | DuBois, 15801Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 291 |
| Juniata El Sch | Record | DuBois Area SD | DuBois, 15801Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 273 |
| West Branch MS | Record | West Branch Area SD | Morrisdale, 16858Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 257 |
| Harmony Area El Sch | Record | Harmony Area SD | Westover, 16692Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 136 |
| Harmony Area JSHS | Record | Harmony Area SD | Westover, 16692Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 114 |
| Clearfield County CTC | Record | Clearfield County CTC | Clearfield, 16830Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 14 |
DuBois Area MS
DuBois Area SD
DuBois, 15801 / Town: Remote
Clearfield Area El Sch
Clearfield Area SD
Clearfield, 16830 / Town: Distant
Clearfield Area JSHS
Clearfield Area SD
Clearfield, 16830 / Town: Distant
Curwensville Area El Sch
Curwensville Area SD
Curwensville, 16833 / Town: Distant
Curwensville Area JSHS
Curwensville Area SD
Curwensville, 16833 / Town: Distant
Moshannon Valley El Sch
Moshannon Valley SD
Houtzdale, 16651 / Rural: Fringe
Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS
Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD
Philipsburg, 16866 / Town: Distant
West Branch Area El Sch
West Branch Area SD
Morrisdale, 16858 / Rural: Fringe
Osceola Mills El Sch
Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD
Osceola Mills, 16666 / Town: Distant
Clearfield County CTC
Clearfield County CTC
Clearfield, 16830 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,856
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania?
Clearfield County manages 19 public schools across 7 districts, serving a total of 8,672 students. The infrastructure is built around 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high schools that connect various local communities.
What are the major school districts in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania?
DuBois Area SD is the largest district, educating 3,266 students across 6 schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, leaving education entirely in the hands of traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Clearfield County?
Schools average 456 students, but the range is wide, from rural primary schools to the 1,062-student DuBois Area Middle School. The mix of 11 town and 8 rural locales creates a diverse geographic feel for students.
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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.