For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 5,328 students in Mercer County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, PA are Mercer Area Sr. High School, Sharpsville Area Sr. High School and Sharon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Mercer County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hickory 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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mercer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer Area Sr. High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
545 W Butler St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7861
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7861
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Sharon High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1129 E State St
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4030
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-4030
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Grove City Area High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 Highland Ave
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5456
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-5456
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #55.
Hickory High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
640 N. Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: 8-12
| 789 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Middle-hs
(Math: 34% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2482 Mercer St
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Grades: 6-12
| 465 students
Rank: #77.
Reynolds Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
531 Reynolds Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5701
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 646-5701
Grades: 7-12
| 404 students
Rank: #88.
Greenville Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9 Donation Road
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2500
Grades: 7-12
| 621 students
Rank: #99.
West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
Grades: 7-12
| 353 students
Rank: #1010.
Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 Shenango Street
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3186
Jamestown, PA 16134
(724) 932-3186
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
Rank: #1111.
Mercer County Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
776 Greenville Road
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-3000
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #1212.
Commodore Perry Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3002 Perry Hwy
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2232
Hadley, PA 16130
(724) 253-2232
Grades: 7-12
| 202 students
Rank: #1313.
Farrell Area High School/ums
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 346-6585
Grades: 7-12
| 275 students
Rank: #1414.
Keystone Education Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 South Good Hope Road
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2511
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-2511
Grades: K-12
| 182 students
Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Advanced Charter Enterprise School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
Po Box 328
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
71 Columbia Ave
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-1173
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-1173
Grades: 4-6
| 288 students
233 George Junior Rd
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Grades: K-5
| 5 students
233 George Junior Rd
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
233 George Junior Rd
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9330
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
60 Fredonia Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-1018
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-1018
Grades: K-3
| 361 students
640 North Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Grades: 8
| 168 students
611 Highland Ave
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-8101
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-8101
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
2482 Mercer St
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2482 Mercer St
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Stoneboro, PA 16153
(724) 376-7911
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Midwestern Regional Virtual Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
453 Maple St
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-6700
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-6700
Grades: 1-12
| 131 students
301 North Madison Ave
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9620
Grove City, PA 16127
(724) 458-9620
Grades: K
| 132 students
3591 Sharon Rd
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
West Middlesex, PA 16159
(724) 634-3030
Grades: 7-8
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, PA include Mercer Area Sr. High School, Sharpsville Area Sr. High School and Sharon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mercer County?
14 public high schools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mercer County include: Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Greenville Jr. Sr. High School, Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Commodore Perry Jr. Sr. High School, Lakeview Middle-hs vs. Mercer Area Sr. High School
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