For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,985 students in Butler County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Butler County, PA are Slippery Rock Area Middle School, Mars Area Middle School and Ryan Gloyer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Butler County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slippery Rock Area Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mars Area Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1775 Three Degree Rd
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3145
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-3145
Gr: 7-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Ryan Gloyer Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
122 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6043
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6043
Gr: 7-8 | 1,157 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Knoch Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
754 Dinnerbell Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Karns City Jr/sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1446 Kittanning Pike
Karns City, PA 16041
(724) 756-2030
Karns City, PA 16041
(724) 756-2030
Gr: 7-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Butler Area Ihs
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
551 Fairground Hill Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: 6-8 | 1,291 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Moniteau Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1810 W Sunbury Rd
West Sunbury, PA 16061
(724) 637-2091
West Sunbury, PA 16061
(724) 637-2091
Gr: 7-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Butler County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Butler County, PA include Slippery Rock Area Middle School, Mars Area Middle School and Ryan Gloyer Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Butler County?
7 public middle schools are located in Butler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Butler County include: Mars Area Middle School vs. Ryan Gloyer Middle School, Ryan Gloyer Middle School vs. Mars Area Middle School
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