For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 947 students in Potter County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Potter County, PA are Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School, Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School and Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Potter County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
698 Dwight Street
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8500
Coudersport, PA 16915
(814) 274-8500
Gr: 7-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
763 Northern Potter Road
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7534
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7534
Gr: 7-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
27 Bridge St
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6751
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6751
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
318 S Oswayo St
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Potter County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Potter County, PA include Austin Area Jr. Sr. High School, Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School and Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Potter County?
5 public middle schools are located in Potter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Potter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Potter County include: Coudersport Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School
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