Total enrollment
2,234
-573 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
Juniata County
Pennsylvania · Public K-12
Parents in Juniata County researching K-12 options have 5 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 2,234 (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Juniata County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
-6 (-55%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 89%
% Hispanic
11%
was 8%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
2,234
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,318
Below Pennsylvania avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.9%
Below Pennsylvania avg
Elementary
2
1,064 students
Middle
1
323 students
High
2
847 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Juniata County SD
2,234 students · 1 district in Juniata County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Juniata 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+
15.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.1%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.1% under 18
Test scores in Juniata County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Pennsylvania state average: 51.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Juniata SHS· 60.0%
- East Juniata JSHS· 54.2%
- East Juniata El Sch· 39.8%
- Tuscarora MS· 30.3%
- Juniata El Sch· 20.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniata El Sch | Mifflintown | Elementary | KG-05 | 686 | · |
| Juniata SHS | Mifflintown | High | 09-12 | 485 | · |
| East Juniata El Sch | Richfield | Elementary | KG-06 | 378 | · |
| East Juniata JSHS | Mcalisterville | High | 07-12 | 362 | · |
| Tuscarora MS | Mifflintown | Middle | 06-08 | 323 | · |
Cities in Juniata County
About Juniata County
Juniata County is a thinly populated Pennsylvania county of about 23,379 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 2,234 students.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,318 a year, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 7% meaningfully below the Pennsylvania median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Juniata County is made up of 2 elementary schools (1,064 students), 1 middle school (323), and 2 high schools (847).
Juniata County SD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,234 students across Juniata County.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,234 students, fell 20% from the 2,807 reported in SY 2017-18. Juniata County now counts 5 public schools, down from 11 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 89% to 85%.
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Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data