For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,283 students in Fayette County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Fayette County, PA are Belle Vernon Area High School, Uniontown Area Sr. High School and Brownsville Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Fayette County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Fayette County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Vernon Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Uniontown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
146 E Fayette St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-5000
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Brownsville Area High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Falcon Drive
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-8200
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Connellsville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Falcon Drive
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-1350
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-1350
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Fayette County Career & Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Georges Fairchance Road
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2721
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2721
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Rank: #66.
Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1119 Township Dr
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 564-2024
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 564-2024
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Bailey Ave
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-4741
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-4741
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Frazier High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
142 Constitution St
Perryopolis, PA 15473
(724) 736-9507
Perryopolis, PA 15473
(724) 736-9507
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Locust Street
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 626-0236
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 626-0236
Gr: 9-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Perry Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
192 Filbertorient Rd
Cardale, PA 15420
(724) 246-8828
Cardale, PA 15420
(724) 246-8828
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
234 Arensburg Rd
East Millsboro, PA 15433
(724) 785-6316
East Millsboro, PA 15433
(724) 785-6316
Gr: K-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
305 Central School Road
Perryopolis, PA 15473
(724) 326-4576
Perryopolis, PA 15473
(724) 326-4576
Gr: 3-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1542 Indian Creek Valley Road
Melcroft, PA 15462
(724) 455-3500
Melcroft, PA 15462
(724) 455-3500
Gr: K-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
215 Falls Ave
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-4497
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-4497
Gr: 7-9 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
730 Rockridge Rd
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-9299
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-9299
Gr: K-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
112 Thornton Rd
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-9600
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-9600
Gr: K-2 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
1152 Twp Dr
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 564-9761
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 564-9761
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
175 Pechin Rd
Dunbar, PA 15431
(724) 626-1633
Dunbar, PA 15431
(724) 626-1633
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
125 Chaffee Street Ext
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-9866
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-9866
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 11%
250 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1135 Race St
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-5682
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-5682
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fayette County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Fayette County, PA include Belle Vernon Area High School, Uniontown Area Sr. High School and Brownsville Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fayette County?
9 public high schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fayette County include: Uniontown Area Sr. High School vs. Laurel Highlands Sr. High School, Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School vs. Laurel Highlands Sr. High School, Laurel Highlands Sr. High School vs. Uniontown Area Sr. High School
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