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4 schools in River Valley SD

Pennsylvania · 1,431 students · 2 cities

Of the 4 public K-12 schools run by River Valley SD, combined student count is roughly 1,431, with 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in River Valley SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,431
+816 (+133%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
+2 (+100%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How River Valley SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
49.2%#248 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,431#321 of 479#5,643 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#274 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.5:1#175 of 478#2,589 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
18.3%#288 of 378#5,861 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside River Valley SD

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 733 to 672 students (down 8%) and from 57 to 56 full-time teachers (down 2%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
River Valley HSBlairsvilleHigh09-12427
Blairsville El SchBlairsvilleElementaryPK-05405
River Valley MSBlairsvilleMiddle06-08332
Saltsburg El SchSaltsburgElementaryPK-05267

About River Valley SD

River Valley SD is a rural-scale Pennsylvania school district running 4 schools with combined enrollment near 1,431.

Looking at the level breakdown, River Valley SD comprises 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 358 in this district, meaningfully below the Pennsylvania typical of 569.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,431 students, climbed 133% from the 615 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count climbed from 2 to 4 across the same 4-year window.

On this page, the community for River Valley SD discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does River Valley SD run?
River Valley SD has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,431 students in Pennsylvania.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in River Valley SD?
River Valley SD includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in River Valley SD?
River Valley HS is the largest public school in River Valley SD by enrollment, with approximately 427 students.
What grade levels does River Valley SD serve?
River Valley SD serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does River Valley SD serve?
River Valley SD operates schools in Blairsville, Saltsburg across Pennsylvania.