Mifflin County Schools & Education
Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,788
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#53
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mifflin County
Measured School Summary
Mifflin County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Mifflin County spends $8,788 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 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mifflin 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
11 public schools and 3 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
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #53 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
0.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,788
$1,548 below the state average
School coverage
11
3 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
Mifflin County has 11 public schools across 3 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 Mifflin 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.
Dominant-district county
Mifflin County SD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 11 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#53
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
Mifflin County SD
Elementary to high school visible
4,631 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Mount Union Area SD
Elementary school only in this slice
295 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology
High school only in this slice
1 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Mifflin County 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 Mifflin County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mifflin 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 Mifflin 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 Concentrated Education System in Central PA
Mifflin County operates 11 public schools primarily within three school districts. The infrastructure serves 4,927 students, focusing heavily on elementary education with seven primary-level facilities.
Solid Graduation Rates on a Lean Budget
The county maintains a 90.0% graduation rate, comfortably beating the national average. This is achieved with a per-pupil expenditure of $8,788, showcasing a highly cost-effective approach to public education in the region.
Mifflin County School District Dominates
The Mifflin County School District is the central pillar of local education, enrolling 4,631 students across nine schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a unified traditional public school model.
Town-Centered Schools with a Local Feel
Eight of the county's 11 schools are located in town settings, creating a community-focused atmosphere with an average size of 448 students. Mifflin County High School is the largest institution, serving 1,086 students as the county's primary secondary hub.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Mifflin County
Reported Enrollment
4,927
11 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Mifflin County
Mifflin County SD
GuideMount Union Area SD
Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology
11 Public Schools in Mifflin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mifflin Co HS | Profile | Mifflin County SD | Lewistown, 17044Town: Distant | 10–12 | High | 1,086 |
| Mifflin Co JHS | Record | Mifflin County SD | Lewistown, 17044Town: Distant | 8–9 | Other | 768 |
| Mifflin Co MS | Record | Mifflin County SD | Lewistown, 17044Town: Distant | 6–7 | Middle | 689 |
| Lewistown Intrmd Sch | Record | Mifflin County SD | Lewistown, 17044Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 503 |
| Lewistown El Sch | Record | Mifflin County SD | Lewistown, 17044Town: Distant | KG–3 | Primary | 486 |
| Indian Valley El Sch | Record | Mifflin County SD | Reedsville, 17084Rural: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 368 |
| Mount Union-Kistler El Sch | Record | Mount Union Area SD | Mount Union, 17066Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 295 |
| East Derry El Sch | Record | Mifflin County SD | Lewistown, 17044Rural: Fringe | KG–3 | Primary | 276 |
| Strodes Mills El Sch | Record | Mifflin County SD | Mc Veytown, 17051Town: Distant | KG–3 | Primary | 237 |
| Indian Valley Intrmd Sch | Record | Mifflin County SD | Reedsville, 17084Rural: Fringe | 4–5 | Primary | 218 |
| Mifflin County Academy of Science and Te | Record | Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology | Lewistown, 17044Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 1 |
Mifflin Co HS
Mifflin County SD
Lewistown, 17044 / Town: Distant
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch
Mount Union Area SD
Mount Union, 17066 / Town: Distant
Indian Valley Intrmd Sch
Mifflin County SD
Reedsville, 17084 / Rural: Fringe
Mifflin County Academy of Science and Te
Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology
Lewistown, 17044 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,788
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania?
Mifflin County operates 11 public schools primarily within three school districts. The infrastructure serves 4,927 students, focusing heavily on elementary education with seven primary-level facilities.
How do schools in Mifflin County perform academically?
The county maintains a 90.0% graduation rate, comfortably beating the national average. This is achieved with a per-pupil expenditure of $8,788, showcasing a highly cost-effective approach to public education in the region.
What are the major school districts in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania?
The Mifflin County School District is the central pillar of local education, enrolling 4,631 students across nine schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a unified traditional public school model.
What is the school experience like in Mifflin County?
Eight of the county's 11 schools are located in town settings, creating a community-focused atmosphere with an average size of 448 students. Mifflin County High School is the largest institution, serving 1,086 students as the county's primary secondary hub.
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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.