For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,546 students in Blair County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Blair County, PA are Altoona Area High School, Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School and Williamsburg Community Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blair County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Blair County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Blair County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altoona Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Grades: 6-12
| 2,228 students
Rank: #22.
Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Hewit St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4426
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4426
Grades: 7-9
| 807 students
Rank: #33.
Williamsburg Community Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Third St
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2125
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2125
Grades: 7-12
| 228 students
Rank: #44.
Tyrone Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Grades: 5-8
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
Bellwood Antis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2273
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2273
Grades: 5-8
| 371 students
Rank: #66.
Kimmel Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Crawford Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Rank: #77.
Altoona Area Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 7th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Grades: 6-8
| 1,727 students
Rank: #88.
Spring Cove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
185 Spring Cove Drive
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
(814) 224-2106
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
(814) 224-2106
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Rank: #99.
Central Pa Digital Lrng Foundation Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5580 Goods Lane, Suite 1132
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Grades: K-12
| 148 students
Rank: n/an/a
Claysburg-kimmel Jr High School
Magnet School
531 Bedford St
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5141
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5141
Grades: 7-8
| 130 students
Blair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1160 Municipal Dr
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 695-3561
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 695-3561
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
580 Foot of Ten Road
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 682-5258
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 682-5258
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1318 19th Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8355
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8355
Grades: 7-9
| 873 students
Rr 2 Box 234e
East Freedom, PA 16637
(814) 695-4859
East Freedom, PA 16637
(814) 695-4859
Grades: K-5
| 167 students
239 Poplar St
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
(814) 224-2311
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
(814) 224-2311
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
1501 7th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Grades: 7-10
| 971 students
420 1st Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
1800 11th St
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8407
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8407
Grades: K-6
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Blair County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Blair County, PA include Altoona Area High School, Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School and Williamsburg Community Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Blair County?
10 public middle schools are located in Blair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blair County?
Blair County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Blair County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Blair County include: Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School vs. Altoona Area High School, Altoona Area Jr High School vs. Altoona Area High School, Bellwood Antis Middle School vs. Altoona Area Jr High School
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