For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 6,744 students in Cambria County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cambria County, PA are Richland High School, Cambria Heights Middle School and Glendale Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambria County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Cambria County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Cambria County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One Academic Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Gr: 7-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Cambria Heights Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
414 Glendale Lake Rd
Patton, PA 16668
(814) 674-6290
Patton, PA 16668
(814) 674-6290
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Glendale Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1466 Beaver Valley Rd
Flinton, PA 16640
(814) 687-4261
Flinton, PA 16640
(814) 687-4261
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Central Cambria Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 Schoolhouse Road
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6505
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-6505
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Conemaugh Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1342 William Penn Ave
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-5523
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 535-5523
Gr: 7-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Portage, PA 15946
(814) 736-9636
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
535 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Gr: 7-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Penn Cambria Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Division St
Gallitzin, PA 16641
(814) 886-4181
Gallitzin, PA 16641
(814) 886-4181
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Ferndale Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Harlan Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 288-5757
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Fair Oaks Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8726
Gr: 7-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Northern Cambria Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Joseph St
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-5880
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
(814) 948-5880
Gr: 5-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
Blacklick Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Birch St
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Nanty Glo, PA 15943
(814) 749-9211
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1313.
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222 Central Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Gr: 8-12 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Greater Johnstown School District's Cyber Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Park Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1515.
Greater Johnstown Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
220 Messenger Street
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Gr: 5-7 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cambria County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cambria County, PA include Richland High School, Cambria Heights Middle School and Glendale Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cambria County?
15 public middle schools are located in Cambria County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria County?
Cambria County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Cambria County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cambria County include: Greater Johnstown Sr. High School vs. Richland High School, Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School, Richland High School vs. Greater Johnstown Sr. High School
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