Best Schools in Westmoreland County, PA
Westmoreland County, PA has a total of 135 schools including 49 high schools, 27 middle schools and 59 elementary schools. A total of 58,265 students attend Westmoreland County, PA schools. On average, schools in Westmoreland County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Westmoreland County exceed expectations.
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
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Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1263 Students
2. Franklin Regional Shs
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Franklin Regional Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1119 Students
3. Norwin Shs
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Norwin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1636 Students
4. Southmoreland Shs
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Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
5. Yough Shs
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Yough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
6. Gateway Shs
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Gateway Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1135 Students
7. Ligonier Valley Hs
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Ligonier Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 438 Students
8. Greater Latrobe Shs
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Greater Latrobe Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1157 Students
9. Apollo-ridge Hs
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Apollo-ridge Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
10. North Star Hs
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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
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Norwin Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 820 Students
2. Wendover Ms
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Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
3. Franklin Regional Ms
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Franklin Regional Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students
4. Penn Ms
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Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
5. Trafford Ms
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Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
6. Greater Latrobe Jhs
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Greater Latrobe Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 554 Students
7. Ramsay El Sch
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Mount Pleasant Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 385 Students
8. West Hempfield Ms
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Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
9. Harrold Ms
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Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 371 Students
10. Derry Area Ms
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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
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Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 460 Students
2. Sunrise El Sch
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Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
3. Hahntown El Sch
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Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 456 Students
4. Mccullough El Sch
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Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
5. Trafford El Sch
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Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 202 Students
6. Stewartsville El Sch
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Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 428 Students
7. Sheridan Terrace El Sch
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Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 421 Students
8. Franklin Regional Primary Sch
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Franklin Regional Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 699 Students
9. Level Green El Sch
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Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students
10. Harrison Park El Sch
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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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
13.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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