For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,420 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 Bellwood Antis Middle 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 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Blair County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Blair County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altoona Area High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Gr: 6-12 | 2,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Hewit St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4426
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4426
Gr: 7-9 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Bellwood Antis Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2273
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2273
Gr: 5-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Tyrone Area Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Gr: 5-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Williamsburg Community Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Third St
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2125
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2125
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Kimmel Alternative 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
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #77.
Altoona Area Jr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 7th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 381-7512
Gr: 6-8 | 1,578 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Spring Cove Middle School
(Math: 21% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5580 Goods Lane
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Gr: K-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
531 Bedford St
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5141
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5141
Gr: 7-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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 Bellwood Antis Middle 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 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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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