Fayette County Schools & Education
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,285
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#59
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Fayette County
Measured School Summary
Fayette County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.6%.
Funding Context
Fayette County spends $9,285 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 18% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Fayette 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
39 public schools and 8 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #59 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
87.6%
2.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,285
$1,051 below the state average
School coverage
39
8 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
Fayette County has 39 public schools across 8 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 Fayette 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
Fayette 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
#59
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.
Connellsville Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
3,732 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Albert Gallatin Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
3,046 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Laurel Highlands SD
Elementary to high school visible
2,696 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Uniontown Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
2,473 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Uniontown Area SD is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Fayette County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Fayette 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 Fayette 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.
Fayette County's Broad School Infrastructure
Fayette County manages 39 public schools across eight districts, providing education for 15,750 students. The system is primary-focused with 22 elementary schools, supported by nine middle schools and eight high schools. No charter schools currently operate in the county, making traditional public districts the central focus for local families.
The Leading Districts of Fayette County
Connellsville Area School District is the county's largest, serving 3,732 students across six schools. Albert Gallatin Area School District follows closely with 3,046 students in eight schools, while Uniontown Area operates the most campuses with nine schools. These districts represent the backbone of the county's academic and extracurricular life.
The Rural and Suburban Feel of Fayette Schools
Education in Fayette is largely rural and suburban, with 20 schools located in rural settings and 18 in suburbs. Connellsville Area Senior High is the largest single campus with 1,001 students, while the average school size across the county is 404 students. This environment offers students a sense of community typical of smaller, tightly-knit school systems.
School Overview
Total Schools
39
in Fayette County
Reported Enrollment
15,750
39 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Fayette County
Connellsville Area SD
GuideAlbert Gallatin Area SD
Laurel Highlands SD
Uniontown Area SD
Brownsville Area SD
Frazier SD
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center
Fayette County Career & Technical Institute
39 Public Schools in Fayette 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 20 of 39 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connellsville Area SHS | Profile | Connellsville Area SD | Connellsville, 15425Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,001 |
| Albert Gallatin Area SHS | Profile | Albert Gallatin Area SD | Uniontown, 15401Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 964 |
| Connellsville Area MS | Profile | Connellsville Area SD | Connellsville, 15425Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 948 |
| Laurel Highlands SHS | Record | Laurel Highlands SD | Uniontown, 15401Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 831 |
| Brownsville Area El Sch | Record | Brownsville Area SD | Brownsville, 15417Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 700 |
| Uniontown Area SHS | Record | Uniontown Area SD | Uniontown, 15401Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 668 |
| Marion El Sch | Record | Belle Vernon Area SD | Belle Vernon, 15012Suburb: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 635 |
| Laurel Highlands MS | Record | Laurel Highlands SD | Uniontown, 15401Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 632 |
| Dunbar Twp El Sch | Record | Connellsville Area SD | Connellsville, 15425Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 623 |
| Ben Franklin Sch | Record | Uniontown Area SD | Uniontown, 15401Suburb: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 517 |
| West Crawford El Sch | Record | Connellsville Area SD | Connellsville, 15425Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 480 |
| Frazier El Sch | Record | Frazier SD | Perryopolis, 15473Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 473 |
| Brownsville Area HS | Record | Brownsville Area SD | Brownsville, 15417Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 434 |
| Albert Gallatin North MS | Record | Albert Gallatin Area SD | McClellandtown, 15458Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 385 |
| Bullskin El Sch | Record | Connellsville Area SD | Connellsville, 15425Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 376 |
| Albert Gallatin South MS | Record | Albert Gallatin Area SD | Point Marion, 15474Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 360 |
| Brownsville Area MS | Record | Brownsville Area SD | Brownsville, 15417Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 352 |
| A L Wilson El Sch | Record | Albert Gallatin Area SD | Fairchance, 15436Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 344 |
| Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce | Record | Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center | Connellsville, 15425Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 343 |
| Belle Vernon Area MS | Record | Belle Vernon Area SD | Belle Vernon, 15012Suburb: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 334 |
Connellsville Area SHS
Connellsville Area SD
Connellsville, 15425 / Rural: Fringe
Albert Gallatin Area SHS
Albert Gallatin Area SD
Uniontown, 15401 / Rural: Fringe
Connellsville Area MS
Connellsville Area SD
Connellsville, 15425 / Suburb: Small
Brownsville Area El Sch
Brownsville Area SD
Brownsville, 15417 / Suburb: Small
Dunbar Twp El Sch
Connellsville Area SD
Connellsville, 15425 / Suburb: Small
West Crawford El Sch
Connellsville Area SD
Connellsville, 15425 / Suburb: Small
Albert Gallatin North MS
Albert Gallatin Area SD
McClellandtown, 15458 / Rural: Fringe
Bullskin El Sch
Connellsville Area SD
Connellsville, 15425 / Rural: Fringe
Albert Gallatin South MS
Albert Gallatin Area SD
Point Marion, 15474 / Rural: Distant
A L Wilson El Sch
Albert Gallatin Area SD
Fairchance, 15436 / Suburb: Small
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center
Connellsville, 15425 / Rural: Fringe
Belle Vernon Area MS
Belle Vernon Area SD
Belle Vernon, 15012 / Suburb: Small
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,285
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Fayette County, Pennsylvania?
Fayette County manages 39 public schools across eight districts, providing education for 15,750 students. The system is primary-focused with 22 elementary schools, supported by nine middle schools and eight high schools. No charter schools currently operate in the county, making traditional public districts the central focus for local families.
What are the major school districts in Fayette County, Pennsylvania?
Connellsville Area School District is the county's largest, serving 3,732 students across six schools. Albert Gallatin Area School District follows closely with 3,046 students in eight schools, while Uniontown Area operates the most campuses with nine schools. These districts represent the backbone of the county's academic and extracurricular life.
What is the school experience like in Fayette County?
Education in Fayette is largely rural and suburban, with 20 schools located in rural settings and 18 in suburbs. Connellsville Area Senior High is the largest single campus with 1,001 students, while the average school size across the county is 404 students. This environment offers students a sense of community typical of smaller, tightly-knit school systems.
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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.