For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,354 students in Jefferson County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, PA are Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School, Punxsutawney Area High School and Brookville Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Jefferson County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brookville Jr. Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Alexander St
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 265-8414
Brockway, PA 15824
(814) 265-8414
Gr: 7-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Punxsutawney Area High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Findley Street
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814) 938-5151
Gr: 7-12 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Brookville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Brookville Jr./sr. High School
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1106
Brookville, PA 15825
(814) 849-1106
Gr: 7-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson County-dubois Area Vocational-technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
576 Vo Tech Rd
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 653-8265
Reynoldsville, PA 15851
(814) 653-8265
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, PA include Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School, Punxsutawney Area High School and Brookville Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
4 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: Brookville Jr. Sr. High School vs. Punxsutawney Area High School, Punxsutawney Area High School vs. Brookville Jr. Sr. High School, Brookville Jr. Sr. High School vs. Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School
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