For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 317 students in Mercer, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mercer, PA are Mercer Area Sr. High School and Mercer County Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mercer have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Mercer, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mercer Area Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mercer, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mercer Area Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
545 W Butler St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-5104
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Mercer County Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
776 Greenville Road
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-3000
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Mercer, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Advanced Charter Enterprise School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
Po Box 328
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 662-1550
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mercer, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mercer, PA include Mercer Area Sr. High School and Mercer County Career Center.
How many public high schools are located in Mercer?
2 public high schools are located in Mercer.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer?
Mercer public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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