Total enrollment
5,704
-22 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Venango County
Pennsylvania · Public K-12
Venango County, Pennsylvania operates 15 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 5,704 students (about 380 per school). By grade band, the county runs 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Venango County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
15
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Venango County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Pennsylvania | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.2% | #46 of 62 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,704 | #45 of 64 | #1,204 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 15 | #47 of 64 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #27 of 64 | #683 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 90.3% | #7 of 63 | #272 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.6% | #46 of 64 | #2,288 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.
Venango County school rankings
Residents
49,801
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
6 districts
Enrollment
5,704
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,522
Below Pennsylvania avg
Free/reduced lunch
90.3%
Above Pennsylvania avg
Elementary
9
2,691 students
Middle
1
528 students
High
5
2,485 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Oil City Area SD
1,794 students · 6 districts in Venango County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Venango 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+
19.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
48
19.0% under 18
Test scores in Venango County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. Pennsylvania state average: 51.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Rocky Grove JSHS· 56.0%
- Sandycreek El Sch· 56.0%
- Oil City SHS· 53.3%
- Valley Grove El Sch· 52.7%
- Central El Sch· 47.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Victory El Sch· 28.7%
- Seventh Street Sch· 37.9%
- Franklin Area JSHS· 39.7%
- Cranberry El Sch· 40.4%
- Cranberry Area JSHS· 41.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Area JSHS | Franklin | High | 06-12 | 942 | · |
| Oil City SHS | Oil City | High | 09-12 | 611 | · |
| Cranberry El Sch | Seneca | Elementary | KG-06 | 581 | · |
| Cranberry Area JSHS | Seneca | High | 07-12 | 563 | · |
| Oil City Area MS | Oil City | Middle | 05-08 | 528 | · |
| Valley Grove El Sch | Franklin | Elementary | PK-06 | 448 | · |
| Hasson Heights Sch | Oil City | Elementary | KG-04 | 400 | · |
| Rocky Grove JSHS | Franklin | High | 07-12 | 366 | · |
| Central El Sch | Franklin | Elementary | KG-05 | 342 | · |
| Sandycreek El Sch | Franklin | Elementary | PK-05 | 282 | · |
| Pleasantville Elementary School | Pleasantville | Elementary | 01-05 | 201 | · |
| Victory El Sch | Harrisville | Elementary | PK-05 | 182 | · |
| Seventh Street Sch | Oil City | Elementary | 02-04 | 152 | · |
| Smedley Street Sch | Oil City | Elementary | KG-01 | 103 | · |
| Venango Technology Center | Oil City | High | 09-12 | 3 | · |
Cities in Venango County
About Venango County
Venango County is a compact Pennsylvania county of about 49,801 residents, home to 15 public schools and roughly 5,704 students.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,522, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
For a sense of the school types, Venango County comprises 9 elementary schools (2,691 students), 1 middle school (528), and 5 high schools (2,485).
Oil City Area SD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,794 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,704 students, remained close to its prior level from the 5,726 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Venango 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