For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,987 students in Fayette County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, PA are Belle Vernon Area Middle School, A J Mcmullen School and Albert Gallatin South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fayette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Vernon Area Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Perry Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: 7-8
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
A J Mcmullen School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4773 National Pike
Markleysburg, PA 15459
(724) 329-8811
Markleysburg, PA 15459
(724) 329-8811
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
Rank: #33.
Albert Gallatin South Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
224 New Geneva Road
Point Marion, PA 15474
(724) 725-5241
Point Marion, PA 15474
(724) 725-5241
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Frazier Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 Constitution St
Perryopolis, PA 15473
(724) 736-9507
Perryopolis, PA 15473
(724) 736-9507
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #55.
Albert Gallatin North Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
113 College Avenue
Mc Clellandtown, PA 15458
(724) 737-5423
Mc Clellandtown, PA 15458
(724) 737-5423
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #66.
Ben Franklin School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
351 Morgantown St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-5020
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-5020
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Laurel Highlands Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18-20 Hookton Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2865
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2865
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #88.
Connellsville Area Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Locust Street Extension
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-8910
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-8910
Grades: 6-8
| 933 students
Rank: #99.
Lafayette Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Connellsville St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-3581
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-3581
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Rank: #1010.
Brownsville Area Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Three Falcon Drive
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2155
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-2155
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Perry Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 309 students
192 Filbertorient Rd
Cardale, PA 15420
(724) 246-8828
Cardale, PA 15420
(724) 246-8828
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
234 Arensburg Rd
East Millsboro, PA 15433
(724) 785-6316
East Millsboro, PA 15433
(724) 785-6316
Grades: K-5
| 203 students
305 Central School Road
Perryopolis, PA 15473
(724) 326-4576
Perryopolis, PA 15473
(724) 326-4576
Grades: 3-5
| 90 students
1542 Indian Creek Valley Road
Melcroft, PA 15462
(724) 455-3500
Melcroft, PA 15462
(724) 455-3500
Grades: K-5
| 146 students
215 Falls Ave
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-4497
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-4497
Grades: 7-9
| 502 students
730 Rockridge Rd
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-9299
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-9299
Grades: K-5
| 127 students
112 Thornton Rd
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-9600
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-9600
Grades: K-2
| 382 students
1152 Twp Dr
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 564-9761
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 564-9761
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
175 Pechin Rd
Dunbar, PA 15431
(724) 626-1633
Dunbar, PA 15431
(724) 626-1633
Grades: K-5
| 131 students
125 Chaffee Street Ext
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-9866
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-9866
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
250 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
1135 Race St
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-5682
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-5682
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, PA include Belle Vernon Area Middle School, A J Mcmullen School and Albert Gallatin South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fayette County?
10 public middle schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fayette County include: Albert Gallatin South Middle School vs. Albert Gallatin North Middle School, Albert Gallatin North Middle School vs. Albert Gallatin South Middle School, Lafayette Middle School vs. Laurel Highlands Middle School
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