Best Schools in Westmoreland County, PA
Westmoreland County, PA has 123 public schools (25 high, 25 middle, 58 elementary) serving 51,279 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Westmoreland County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Westmoreland County, PA
The top high schools in Westmoreland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penn Trafford Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1263 Students
2. Norwin Shs
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Projected Test Scores
Norwin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1636 Students
3. Franklin Regional Shs
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Franklin Regional Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1119 Students
4. Leechburg Area Hs
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Leechburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 186 Students
5. Hempfield Area Shs
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Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1661 Students
6. Greater Latrobe Shs
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Greater Latrobe Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1157 Students
7. Elizabeth Forward Shs
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Elizabeth Forward Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 749 Students
8. Kiski Area Hs
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Kiski Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1126 Students
9. Mount Pleasant Area Hs
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Mount Pleasant Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 594 Students
10. River Valley Hs
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River Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
Best Middle Schools in Westmoreland County, PA
The top middle schools in Westmoreland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwin Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 807 Students
2. Penn Ms
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Projected Test Scores
Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
3. Norwin Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Norwin Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 820 Students
4. Trafford Ms
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
5. Franklin Regional Ms
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Franklin Regional Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students
6. Greater Latrobe Jhs
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Greater Latrobe Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 554 Students
7. Wendover Ms
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Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
8. West Hempfield Ms
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Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 400 Students
9. Southmoreland Ms
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Southmoreland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students
10. Ramsay El Sch
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Mount Pleasant Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 385 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Westmoreland County, PA
The top elementary schools in Westmoreland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunset Valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 460 Students
2. Mccullough El Sch
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Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
3. Sunrise El Sch
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Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
4. Harrison Park El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
5. Trafford El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Penn-trafford Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 202 Students
6. Hahntown El Sch
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Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 456 Students
7. Sheridan Terrace El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 421 Students
8. Stewartsville El Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Norwin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 428 Students
9. Maxwell El Sch
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Hempfield Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 422 Students
10. Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Franklin Regional Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 756 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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Westmoreland County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Westmoreland County, PA
How many schools are in Westmoreland County, PA?
Westmoreland County, PA has 123 public schools: 25 high schools, 25 middle schools and 58 elementary schools, serving 51,279 students in total.
How do schools in Westmoreland County perform on state tests?
On average, 123 schools in Westmoreland County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Westmoreland County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Westmoreland County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 45%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Westmoreland County
27 places in Westmoreland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (27)
- Greensburg (11)
- Jeannette (5)
- Latrobe (5)
- Lower Burrell (4)
- Mount Pleasant (4)
- Murrysville (4)
- Derry (3)
- Irwin (3)
- Ligonier (3)
- Monessen (3)
- Trafford (3)
- Vandergrift (3)
- Alverton (2)
- Arnold (2)
- Belle Vernon (2)
- Herminie (2)
- New Kensington (2)
- Ruffsdale (2)
- Scottdale (2)
- Apollo (1)
- Export (1)
- Harrison City (1)
- Jones Mills (1)
- New Alexandria (1)
- New Florence (1)
- New Stanton (1)
- West Newton (1)
School districts (16)
- Hempfield Area SD (9 schools)
- Penn-Trafford SD (8 schools)
- Norwin SD (7 schools)
- Kiski Area SD (6 schools)
- Greater Latrobe SD (5 schools)
- Greensburg Salem SD (5 schools)
- Mount Pleasant Area SD (5 schools)
- Yough SD (5 schools)
- Belle Vernon Area SD (4 schools)
- Burrell SD (4 schools)
- Franklin Regional SD (4 schools)
- Ligonier Valley SD (4 schools)
- New Kensington-Arnold SD (4 schools)
- Southmoreland SD (4 schools)
- Derry Area SD (3 schools)
- Monessen City SD (3 schools)