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Clarion County

Pennsylvania · Public K-12

Clarion County, Pennsylvania reports 16 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 37,179, with a mix of 8 elementary and 8 high.

7-year change in Clarion County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,023
-543 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
16
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
16
8 districts
Enrollment
5,023
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,649
Below Pennsylvania avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.2%
Above Pennsylvania avg
Elementary
8
2,453 students
Middle
0
schools
High
8
2,570 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Redbank Valley SD
957 students · 8 districts in Clarion County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Clarion County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
94%
Hispanic
1%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
42
19.0% under 18

Test scores in Clarion County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Pennsylvania state average: 51.1%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Sligo El Sch· 38.7%
  2. Redbank Valley HS· 44.5%
  3. Keystone JSHS· 44.9%
  4. Allegheny-Clarion Valley Elem· 46.8%
  5. Union HS· 49.2%

See all 14 schools in Clarion County ranked by score →

All schools (16)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Redbank Valley HSNew BethlehemHigh06-12539·
Clarion Area JSHSClarionHigh06-12426·
Clarion-Limestone El SchStrattanvilleElementaryPK-06419·
Keystone El SchKnoxElementaryKG-06412·
Keystone JSHSKnoxHigh07-12393·
Clarion-Limestone Area JSHSStrattanvilleHigh07-12359·
Clarion Area El SchClarionElementaryKG-05352·
North Clarion Co El SchTionestaElementaryPK-06334·
Allegheny-Clarion Valley ElemFoxburgElementaryKG-06304·
North Clarion Co JSHSTionestaHigh07-12293·
Union HSRimersburgHigh06-12287·
Allegheny-Clarion Valley HSFoxburgHigh07-12269·
Redbank Valley Primary SchoolNew BethlehemElementaryKG-02218·
Sligo El SchSligoElementaryKG-05214·
Redbank Valley Intrmd SchHawthornElementary03-05200·
Clarion County Career CenterShippenvilleHigh09-124·

Cities in Clarion County

Clarion2 schoolsFoxburg2 schoolsKnox2 schoolsNew Bethlehem2 schoolsStrattanville2 schoolsTionesta2 schoolsHawthorn1 schoolRimersburg1 schoolShippenville1 schoolSligo1 school

About Clarion County

Across the rural-scale Pennsylvania county of Clarion County of about 37,179 residents, the public-school footprint covers 16 schools and about 5,023 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $62,649 a year, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 12% meaningfully below the Pennsylvania median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Clarion County covers 8 elementary schools (2,453 students), and 8 high schools (2,570).

The largest single district in Clarion County is Redbank Valley SD, which alone enrolls about 957 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Clarion County has shrank 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,566 students to 5,023.

On this page, the community for Clarion County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Clarion County?
There are 16 public K-12 schools in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, with a combined enrollment of about 5,023.
How many high schools are in Clarion County?
Clarion County, Pennsylvania has 8 public high schools, serving approximately 2,570 students.
How many elementary schools are in Clarion County?
Clarion County, Pennsylvania has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,453 students.
What is the largest school district in Clarion County?
Redbank Valley SD is the largest school district in Clarion County, serving approximately 957 students. The county contains 8 school districts overall.
How many people live in Clarion County?
Clarion County has roughly 37,179 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Clarion County?
Median household income in Clarion County is $62,649, below the Pennsylvania average of $71,313. About 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Clarion County?
Approximately 23.6% of adults 25 and older in Clarion County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Clarion County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 72.2% of students in Clarion County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Pennsylvania county average of 69.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clarion County schools?
Across Clarion County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Clarion County?
Clarion County residents are approximately 94% White, 1% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Clarion County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data