Best High Schools in Washington County, PA

Washington County, PA has 36 high schools with 16,631 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Washington County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Washington County exceed expectations.

1. Peters Twp Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

100%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Peters Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1226 Students

2. West Allegheny Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Allegheny Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students

3. Bethlehem-center Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bethlehem-center Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 302 Students

4. Canon-mcmillan Shs

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1655 Students

5. California Area Shs

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

California Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students

6. Trinity Shs

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1093 Students

7. South Side Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Side Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students

8. Bentworth Shs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bentworth Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students

9. Washington Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Washington Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students

10. Avella Area Jshs

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Avella Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 227 Students

Best Middle Schools in Washington County, PA

Washington County, PA has 23 middle schools with 10,295 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Washington County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Washington County meet expectations.

1. Cecil Intrmd Sch

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 387 Students

2. Canonsburg Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 777 Students

3. Trinity Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students

4. South Side Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Side Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 203 Students

5. North Strabane Intrmd Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 430 Students

6. West Allegheny Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Allegheny Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students

7. Bentworth Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bentworth Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 327 Students

8. California Area Ms

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

California Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 138 Students

9. Oak Glen Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hancock County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 490 Students

10. Ringgold Ms

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ringgold Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 787 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, PA

Washington County, PA has 36 elementary schools with 14,225 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Washington County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Washington County exceed expectations.

1. Wilson El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Allegheny Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 531 Students

2. South Fayette Intermediate Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Fayette Township Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 838 Students

3. Trinity South El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 255 Students

4. Mcmurray El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

94%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Peters Township Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 633 Students

5. Trinity East El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students

6. Ringgold El Sch North

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ringgold Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 360 Students

7. Wylandville El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 308 Students

8. Muse El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 759 Students

9. Hills-hendersonville El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Canon-mcmillan Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 258 Students

10. Trinity North El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Trinity Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, PA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Washington County, PA has a total population of 209,349 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Washington County, PA

41,151

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Washington County, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

13.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.01 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

11.87 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington County, PA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,629 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Washington County, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Washington County, PA

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Allegheny County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Greene County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Brooke County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Fayette County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hancock County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Ohio County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Westmoreland County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Jefferson County, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Beaver County, PA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Marshall County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations