Juniata County Schools & Education
Juniata County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,819
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#32
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Juniata County
Measured School Summary
Juniata County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 92.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Juniata County spends $8,819 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 1% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Juniata 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
5 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
72/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #32 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,819
$1,517 below the state average
School coverage
5
1 district 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
Juniata County has 5 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 Juniata 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
Juniata 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
#32
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Juniata County SD
Elementary to high school visible
2,323 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Juniata County SD is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Juniata County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Juniata 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.
One District Connecting the Entire County
Juniata County operates a streamlined educational system with five total public schools managed by a single school district. The county provides two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools for its 2,323 students. This unified structure ensures consistent standards and resources across the entire region.
The Central Role of Juniata County SD
Juniata County School District manages every public student in the county, totaling 2,323 learners. The district does not include any charter schools, focusing all resources on its five traditional public campuses. Juniata Elementary School stands as the largest single facility with 674 students.
A Mix of Town and Country Schools
The school environment is evenly split between three town-based schools and two rural campuses. With an average school size of 465 students, the atmosphere remains intimate and community-oriented. High schoolers attend either Juniata SHS or East Juniata JSHS, which serve 541 and 406 students respectively.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Juniata County
Reported Enrollment
2,323
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Juniata County
Juniata County SD
5 Public Schools in Juniata 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniata El Sch | Record | Juniata County SD | Mifflintown, 17059Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 674 |
| Juniata SHS | Record | Juniata County SD | Mifflintown, 17059Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 541 |
| East Juniata JSHS | Record | Juniata County SD | McAlisterville, 17049Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 406 |
| East Juniata El Sch | Record | Juniata County SD | Richfield, 17086Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 390 |
| Tuscarora MS | Record | Juniata County SD | Mifflintown, 17059Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 312 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,819
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Juniata County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Juniata County, Pennsylvania?
Juniata County operates a streamlined educational system with five total public schools managed by a single school district. The county provides two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools for its 2,323 students. This unified structure ensures consistent standards and resources across the entire region.
What are the major school districts in Juniata County, Pennsylvania?
Juniata County School District manages every public student in the county, totaling 2,323 learners. The district does not include any charter schools, focusing all resources on its five traditional public campuses. Juniata Elementary School stands as the largest single facility with 674 students.
What is the school experience like in Juniata County?
The school environment is evenly split between three town-based schools and two rural campuses. With an average school size of 465 students, the atmosphere remains intimate and community-oriented. High schoolers attend either Juniata SHS or East Juniata JSHS, which serve 541 and 406 students respectively.
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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.