For the 2025 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 Connellsville Area Sr. 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 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Fayette County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frazier 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 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Vernon Area High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Uniontown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
146 E Fayette St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-5000
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
Rank: #33.
Connellsville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Falcon Drive
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-1350
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 628-1350
Grades: 9-12
| 721 students
Rank: #44.
Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1119 Township Dr
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 564-2024
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 564-2024
Grades: 9-12
| 956 students
Rank: #55.
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Bailey Ave
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-4741
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-4741
Grades: 9-12
| 816 students
Rank: #66.
Frazier High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
142 Constitution St
Perryopolis, PA 15473
(724) 736-9507
Perryopolis, PA 15473
(724) 736-9507
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #77.
Brownsville Area High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Falcon Drive
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-8200
Brownsville, PA 15417
(724) 785-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: #99.
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Locust Street
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 626-0236
Connellsville, PA 15425
(724) 626-0236
Grades: 9-12
| 585 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 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 Connellsville Area Sr. 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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