Huntingdon County Schools & Education
Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,133
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#52
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Huntingdon County
Measured School Summary
Huntingdon County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.6%.
Funding Context
Huntingdon County spends $9,133 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 12% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Huntingdon 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 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
64/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #52 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
89.6%
0.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,133
$1,203 below the state average
School coverage
17
7 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
Huntingdon County has 17 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 Huntingdon 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
Huntingdon 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
#52
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
Huntingdon Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
1,673 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Southern Huntingdon County SD
Elementary and high visible
1,060 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Juniata Valley SD
Elementary and high visible
708 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
New Day CS
High school only in this slice
176 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon 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.
The Educational Fabric of Huntingdon
Huntingdon County is home to 17 public schools serving 4,611 students across seven districts. The system includes eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and seven high schools, plus one alternative school. This balanced infrastructure serves a variety of small towns and rural communities throughout the region.
Huntingdon Area and Charter Options
Huntingdon Area School District is the county's largest, serving 1,673 students in four schools. Southern Huntingdon County follows with 1,060 students. Uniquely, the county has two charter schools, which represent 11.8% of the total school count and offer families alternative educational paths.
Town and Country School Settings
The county's schools are split between nine rural settings and eight town locations, providing a diverse feel for students. Southern Huntingdon County High/Middle School is the largest campus with 614 students, while the county average is a small 271. Attending school here typically means being part of a medium-sized town or a small rural campus.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Huntingdon County
Reported Enrollment
4,611
17 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
2
12% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Huntingdon County
Huntingdon Area SD
Southern Huntingdon County SD
Juniata Valley SD
New Day CS
Stone Valley Community CS
Youth Forestry Camp #3
Huntingdon County CTC
17 Public Schools in Huntingdon 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 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Huntingdon Co HS/MS | Record | Southern Huntingdon County SD | Three Springs, 17264Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 614 |
| Huntingdon Area SHS | Record | Huntingdon Area SD | Huntingdon, 16652Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 539 |
| Standing Stone El Sch | Record | Huntingdon Area SD | Huntingdon, 16652Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 421 |
| Juniata Valley JSHS | Record | Juniata Valley SD | Alexandria, 16611Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 386 |
| Huntingdon Area MS | Record | Huntingdon Area SD | Huntingdon, 16652Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 385 |
| Mount Union Area SHS | Record | Mount Union Area SD | Mount Union, 17066Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 354 |
| Southside El Sch | Record | Huntingdon Area SD | Huntingdon, 16652Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 328 |
| Juniata Valley El Sch | Record | Juniata Valley SD | Alexandria, 16611Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 322 |
| Shirley Twp El Sch | Record | Mount Union Area SD | Mount Union, 17066Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 265 |
| Mount Union Area JHS | Record | Mount Union Area SD | Mount Union, 17066Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 261 |
| Spring Farms El Sch | Record | Southern Huntingdon County SD | Three Springs, 17264Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 179 |
| New Day CS | Record | New Day CS | Huntingdon, 16652Town: Distant | 7–12 | Charter | 176 |
| Rockhill El Sch | Record | Southern Huntingdon County SD | Rockhill Furnace, 17249Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 156 |
| Shade Gap El Sch | Record | Southern Huntingdon County SD | Shade Gap, 17255Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 111 |
| Stone Valley Community CS | Record | Stone Valley Community CS | Huntingdon, 16652Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Charter | 82 |
| Youth Forestry Camp #3 | Record | Youth Forestry Camp #3 | James Creek, 16657Rural: Distant | 7–12 | Alternative | 30 |
| Huntingdon County CTC | Record | Huntingdon County CTC | Mill Creek, 17060Rural: Distant | 10–12 | Vocational | 2 |
Southern Huntingdon Co HS/MS
Southern Huntingdon County SD
Three Springs, 17264 / Rural: Distant
Standing Stone El Sch
Huntingdon Area SD
Huntingdon, 16652 / Town: Distant
Juniata Valley El Sch
Juniata Valley SD
Alexandria, 16611 / Rural: Distant
Mount Union Area JHS
Mount Union Area SD
Mount Union, 17066 / Town: Distant
Spring Farms El Sch
Southern Huntingdon County SD
Three Springs, 17264 / Rural: Distant
Rockhill El Sch
Southern Huntingdon County SD
Rockhill Furnace, 17249 / Rural: Distant
Shade Gap El Sch
Southern Huntingdon County SD
Shade Gap, 17255 / Rural: Distant
Stone Valley Community CS
Stone Valley Community CS
Huntingdon, 16652 / Rural: Distant
Youth Forestry Camp #3
Youth Forestry Camp #3
James Creek, 16657 / Rural: Distant
Huntingdon County CTC
Huntingdon County CTC
Mill Creek, 17060 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,133
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania?
Huntingdon County is home to 17 public schools serving 4,611 students across seven districts. The system includes eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and seven high schools, plus one alternative school. This balanced infrastructure serves a variety of small towns and rural communities throughout the region.
What are the major school districts in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania?
Huntingdon Area School District is the county's largest, serving 1,673 students in four schools. Southern Huntingdon County follows with 1,060 students. Uniquely, the county has two charter schools, which represent 11.8% of the total school count and offer families alternative educational paths.
What is the school experience like in Huntingdon County?
The county's schools are split between nine rural settings and eight town locations, providing a diverse feel for students. Southern Huntingdon County High/Middle School is the largest campus with 614 students, while the county average is a small 271. Attending school here typically means being part of a medium-sized town or a small rural campus.
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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.