Forest County Schools & Education
Forest County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,731
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#58
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Forest County
Measured School Summary
Forest County has midrange measured school signals (score: 60/100) with a graduation rate of 84.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
With $14,731 per pupil, Forest County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 17% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 43% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Forest 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
4 public schools and 1 district 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #58 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
6.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$14,731
$4,395 above the state average
School coverage
4
1 district 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
Forest County has 4 public schools across 1 district, 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 Forest 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.
Small-system county
Forest County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#58
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
Forest Area SD
Elementary and high visible
352 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Forest Area SD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Forest County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Forest 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.
Forest County’s Intimate School Network
Forest County operates a highly focused educational system with just four public schools consolidated into a single district. Serving only 352 students total, the county maintains two elementary and two high schools. This small-scale infrastructure ensures that almost every student receives individualized attention within the Forest Area School District.
Single District Focus in Forest Area
All educational activities are managed by the Forest Area School District, which serves the entire county's student population. There are no charter schools in the county, emphasizing the role of the traditional district in community life. This centralized approach simplifies administration and keeps resources focused on the four local campuses.
The Essence of Rural Education
Every school in Forest County is classified as rural, reflecting the county’s natural landscape. The average school size is just 88 students, with West Forest Elementary being the largest at 114 students and East Forest Junior-Senior High being the smallest at 62. Attending school here feels like being part of a small, extended family where everyone is known by name.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Forest County
Reported Enrollment
352
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Forest County
Forest Area SD
4 Public Schools in Forest County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Forest El Sch | Record | Forest Area SD | Tionesta, 16353Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 114 |
| West Forest JSHS | Record | Forest Area SD | Tionesta, 16353Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 109 |
| East Forest El Sch | Record | Forest Area SD | Marienville, 16239Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 67 |
| East Forest JSHS | Record | Forest Area SD | Marienville, 16239Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 62 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$14,731
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Forest County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Forest County, Pennsylvania?
Forest County operates a highly focused educational system with just four public schools consolidated into a single district. Serving only 352 students total, the county maintains two elementary and two high schools. This small-scale infrastructure ensures that almost every student receives individualized attention within the Forest Area School District.
What are the major school districts in Forest County, Pennsylvania?
All educational activities are managed by the Forest Area School District, which serves the entire county's student population. There are no charter schools in the county, emphasizing the role of the traditional district in community life. This centralized approach simplifies administration and keeps resources focused on the four local campuses.
What is the school experience like in Forest County?
Every school in Forest County is classified as rural, reflecting the county’s natural landscape. The average school size is just 88 students, with West Forest Elementary being the largest at 114 students and East Forest Junior-Senior High being the smallest at 62. Attending school here feels like being part of a small, extended family where everyone is known by name.
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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.