Total enrollment
2,234
-166 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
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).
4-year change in Juniata County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Juniata County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Pennsylvania | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.6% | #59 of 62 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,234 | #61 of 64 | #2,108 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #64 of 64 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #30 of 64 | #710 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 55.9% | #48 of 63 | #1,304 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.1% | #36 of 64 | #1,926 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.
Residents
23,379
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
2,234
students · 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 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,234 students, fell 7% from the 2,400 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Juniata County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data