Venango County Schools & Education
Venango County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
86/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
94.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,157
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
86/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#8
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Venango County
Measured School Summary
Venango County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 86/100 and a graduation rate of 94.6%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Venango County spends $10,157 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 19% above the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Venango 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
15 public schools and 5 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
86/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #8 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
94.6%
4.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,157
$179 below the state average
School coverage
15
5 districts 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
Venango County has 15 public schools across 5 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 Venango 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.
Higher-signal county
Venango County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#8
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points above 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.
Oil City Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
1,828 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Franklin Area SD
Elementary and high visible
1,784 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Cranberry Area SD
Elementary and high visible
1,163 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Valley Grove SD
Elementary and high visible
811 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Oil City Area 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 Venango County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Venango 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 Venango 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.
Venango's Diverse Five-District Network
Venango County supports 5,800 students through 15 public schools organized into five distinct districts. The infrastructure includes nine elementary schools and five high schools, catering to both town and rural populations.
Oil City and Franklin Lead Enrollment
Oil City Area SD and Franklin Area SD are the county's largest districts, combined serving over 3,600 students. The county's education is entirely handled by traditional public schools, as there are zero charter schools present.
Balanced Rural and Town Environments
The school mix is nearly split between rural and town locales, offering families a choice of educational settings. Franklin Area JSHS is the largest campus with 834 students, providing a more varied curriculum than the smaller rural schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Venango County
Reported Enrollment
5,800
15 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Venango County
Oil City Area SD
Franklin Area SD
Cranberry Area SD
Valley Grove SD
Venango Technology Center
15 Public Schools in Venango 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Area JSHS | Record | Franklin Area SD | Franklin, 16323Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 834 |
| Cranberry El Sch | Record | Cranberry Area SD | Seneca, 16346Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 606 |
| Oil City SHS | Record | Oil City Area SD | Oil City, 16301Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 603 |
| Oil City Area MS | Record | Oil City Area SD | Oil City, 16301Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 582 |
| Cranberry Area JSHS | Record | Cranberry Area SD | Seneca, 16346Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 557 |
| Valley Grove El Sch | Record | Valley Grove SD | Franklin, 16323Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 442 |
| Central El Sch | Record | Franklin Area SD | Franklin, 16323Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 397 |
| Hasson Heights Sch | Record | Oil City Area SD | Oil City, 16301Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 385 |
| Rocky Grove JSHS | Record | Valley Grove SD | Franklin, 16323Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 369 |
| Sandycreek El Sch | Record | Franklin Area SD | Franklin, 16323Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 330 |
| Victory El Sch | Record | Franklin Area SD | Harrisville, 16038Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 223 |
| Pleasantville El Sch | Record | Titusville Area SD | Pleasantville, 16341Rural: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 212 |
| Seventh Street Sch | Record | Oil City Area SD | Oil City, 16301Town: Remote | 2–4 | Primary | 156 |
| Smedley Street Sch | Record | Oil City Area SD | Oil City, 16301Town: Remote | KG–1 | Primary | 102 |
| Venango Technology Center | Record | Venango Technology Center | Oil City, 16301Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 2 |
Pleasantville El Sch
Titusville Area SD
Pleasantville, 16341 / Rural: Distant
Venango Technology Center
Venango Technology Center
Oil City, 16301 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,157
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Venango County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Venango County, Pennsylvania?
Venango County supports 5,800 students through 15 public schools organized into five distinct districts. The infrastructure includes nine elementary schools and five high schools, catering to both town and rural populations.
What are the major school districts in Venango County, Pennsylvania?
Oil City Area SD and Franklin Area SD are the county's largest districts, combined serving over 3,600 students. The county's education is entirely handled by traditional public schools, as there are zero charter schools present.
What is the school experience like in Venango County?
The school mix is nearly split between rural and town locales, offering families a choice of educational settings. Franklin Area JSHS is the largest campus with 834 students, providing a more varied curriculum than the smaller rural schools.
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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.