Total enrollment
8,918
-593 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Crawford County
Pennsylvania · Public K-12
Crawford County is one of Pennsylvania's public-school counties, with 26 schools serving about 9,156 students (14 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $60,476.
4-year change in Crawford County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
25
-1 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Crawford County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Pennsylvania | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.9% | #32 of 62 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 9,156 | #34 of 64 | #869 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 26 | #33 of 64 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #29 of 64 | #701 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 79.3% | #13 of 63 | #507 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 18.6% | #43 of 64 | #2,210 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Crawford County school rankings
Residents
82,716
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
26
6 districts
Enrollment
9,156
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$60,476
Below Pennsylvania avg
Free/reduced lunch
79.3%
Above Pennsylvania avg
Elementary
14
4,378 students
Middle
4
1,397 students
High
8
3,381 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Crawford Central SD
2,993 students · 6 districts in Crawford County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Crawford 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.6% under 18
Test scores in Crawford County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 23 schools ranked. Pennsylvania state average: 51.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Cochranton JSHS· 69.5%
- Hydetown Elementary School· 68.9%
- Conneaut Area Senior High· 68.8%
- Cambridge Springs JSHS· 65.7%
- Meadville Area SHS· 60.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Second District El Sch· 23.5%
- Cochranton El Sch· 35.8%
- Conneaut Lake-Sadsbury El Sch· 37.9%
- Neason Hill El Sch· 38.3%
- Maplewood JSHS· 39.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadville Area SHS | Meadville | High | 09-12 | 708 | · |
| Titusville High School | Titusville | High | 09-12 | 565 | · |
| Conneaut Area Senior High | Linesville | High | 09-12 | 564 | · |
| Maplewood El Sch | Townville | Elementary | KG-06 | 454 | · |
| Maplewood JSHS | Guys Mills | High | 07-12 | 431 | · |
| Saegertown JSHS | Saegertown | High | 07-12 | 411 | · |
| Titusville Middle School | Titusville | Middle | 06-08 | 411 | · |
| Conneaut Area MS | Conneaut Lake | Middle | 06-08 | 408 | · |
| Saegertown El Sch | Saegertown | Elementary | KG-06 | 405 | · |
| Conneaut Lake-Sadsbury El Sch | Conneaut Lake | Elementary | KG-05 | 392 | · |
| Conneaut Valley El Sch | Conneautville | Elementary | KG-05 | 374 | · |
| Cambridge Springs El Sch | Cambridge Springs | Elementary | KG-06 | 353 | · |
| Cambridge Springs JSHS | Cambridge Springs | High | 07-12 | 345 | · |
| Cochranton JSHS | Cochranton | High | 07-12 | 341 | · |
| Meadville MS | Meadville | Middle | 07-08 | 340 | · |
| First District El Sch | Meadville | Elementary | KG-06 | 334 | · |
| Neason Hill El Sch | Meadville | Elementary | KG-06 | 333 | · |
| Second District El Sch | Meadville | Elementary | KG-06 | 316 | · |
| Cochranton El Sch | Cochranton | Elementary | KG-06 | 311 | · |
| West End El Sch | Meadville | Elementary | KG-06 | 310 | · |
| Conneaut Valley MS | Conneautville | Middle | 05-08 | 238 | · |
| Main Street Elementary School | Titusville | Elementary | 01-05 | 219 | · |
| Hydetown Elementary School | Titusville | Elementary | 01-05 | 204 | · |
| Early Childhood Learning Center | Titusville | Elementary | PK-KG | 202 | · |
| Jamestown El Sch | Jamestown | Elementary | KG-06 | 171 | · |
| Crawford County Career and Technical Center | Meadville | High | 09-12 | 16 | · |
Cities in Crawford County
About Crawford County
Crawford County is a mid-sized county of about 82,716 residents in Pennsylvania. Its public-school system instructs approximately 9,156 students across 26 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $60,476 a year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
In terms of grade levels, Crawford County is made up of 14 elementary schools (4,378 students), 4 middle schools (1,397), and 8 high schools (3,381).
Crawford Central SD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,993 students across Crawford County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Crawford County has contracted 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 9,511 students to 8,918. The school count fell from 26 to 25 across the same 4-year window.
On allk12, the community for Crawford County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data