Best High Schools in Westmoreland County, PA

Westmoreland County, PA has 49 high schools with 23,677 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 Westmoreland County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Westmoreland County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Penn Trafford Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1263 Students

2. Franklin Regional Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Franklin Regional Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1119 Students

3. Norwin Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Norwin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1636 Students

4. Southmoreland Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students

5. Yough Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Yough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students

6. Gateway Shs

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gateway Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1135 Students

7. Ligonier Valley Hs

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ligonier Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 438 Students

8. Greater Latrobe Shs

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greater Latrobe Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1157 Students

9. Apollo-ridge Hs

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Apollo-ridge Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students

10. North Star Hs

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Star Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students

Best Middle Schools in Westmoreland County, PA

Westmoreland County, PA has 27 middle schools with 13,168 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 Westmoreland County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Westmoreland County don't meet expectations.

1. Norwin Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Norwin Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 820 Students

2. Wendover Ms

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students

3. Franklin Regional Ms

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Franklin Regional Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students

4. Penn Ms

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students

5. Trafford Ms

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students

6. Greater Latrobe Jhs

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greater Latrobe Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 554 Students

7. Ramsay El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mount Pleasant Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 385 Students

8. West Hempfield Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students

9. Harrold Ms

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students

10. Derry Area Ms

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Derry Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Westmoreland County, PA

Westmoreland County, PA has 59 elementary schools with 21,420 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 Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County exceed expectations.

1. Sunset Valley El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 460 Students

2. Sunrise El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students

3. Hahntown El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 456 Students

4. Mccullough El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students

5. Trafford El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 202 Students

6. Stewartsville El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 428 Students

7. Sheridan Terrace El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 421 Students

8. Franklin Regional Primary Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Franklin Regional Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 699 Students

9. Level Green El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students

10. Harrison Park El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Westmoreland County, PA

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

Community Factors

Westmoreland County, PA has a total population of 354,663 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Westmoreland County, PA

58,265

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Westmoreland 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+

13.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

11.42 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Westmoreland County, PA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,812 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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