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Greene County Schools & Education

School Score

65/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

88.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 90.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,419

National avg $13,239

State avg $10,336

School Score

65/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 72/100

State Score Position

#49

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Greene County

Measured School Summary

Greene County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.1%.

Funding Context

Greene County spends $10,419 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 10% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Greene County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

13 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

65/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #49 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.

Completion

88.1%

2.2 pts below the state average

Funding context

$10,419

$83 above the state average

School coverage

13

6 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Greene County has 13 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Greene County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

Greene County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#49

of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Central Greene SD

Elementary to high school visible

1,494 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Carmichaels Area SD

Elementary to high school visible

956 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Jefferson-Morgan SD

Elementary and high visible

782 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

West Greene SD

Elementary and high visible

670 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Carmichaels Area SD is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Greene County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Greene County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Greene County, Pennsylvania

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Greene County’s Six-District Network

Greene County supports 4,482 students across 13 public schools and six distinct school districts. The county’s facilities include five elementary schools, two middle schools, and six high schools. This distribution ensures that high school education is widely accessible across the county’s various small towns and rural areas.

Central Greene and Carmichaels Area Leads

Central Greene School District is the largest provider in the county, serving 1,494 students. Carmichaels Area School District also plays a significant role with 956 students enrolled across three schools. Traditional public districts handle all student needs, as there are no charter schools currently operating in the county.

A Blend of Towns and Countryside

Greene County schools are set in nine rural locations and four town settings, giving families a mix of environments. Waynesburg Central Elementary is the largest school with 765 students, though the county average is a more modest 345. This ensures that most students attend medium-sized schools with strong local identities.

School Overview

Total Schools

13

in Greene County

Reported Enrollment

4,482

13 schools reporting

School Districts

6

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle2
High6
Other0

6 School Districts in Greene County

Central Greene SD

3 schools
1,494 students

Carmichaels Area SD

3 schools
956 students

Jefferson-Morgan SD

2 schools
782 students

West Greene SD

2 schools
670 students

Southeastern Greene SD

2 schools
573 students

Greene County CTC

1 school
7 students

13 Public Schools in Greene County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 13 of 13 matching schools

Waynesburg Central El School

Central Greene SD

Waynesburg, 15370 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary765 students

Waynesburg Central HS

Central Greene SD

Waynesburg, 15370 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High500 students

Carmichaels Area El Ctr

Carmichaels Area SD

Carmichaels, 15320 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary444 students

Jefferson-Morgan El Sch

Jefferson-Morgan SD

Jefferson, 15344 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary417 students

Jefferson-Morgan MS/HS

Jefferson-Morgan SD

Jefferson, 15344 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High365 students

West Greene El Ctr

West Greene SD

Waynesburg, 15370 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary362 students

Bobtown El Sch

Southeastern Greene SD

Bobtown, 15315 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary323 students

West Greene JSHS

West Greene SD

Waynesburg, 15370 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High308 students

Carmichaels Area HS

Carmichaels Area SD

Carmichaels, 15320 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High285 students

Mapletown JSHS

Southeastern Greene SD

Greensboro, 15338 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High250 students

Miller MS

Central Greene SD

Waynesburg, 15370 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle229 students

Carmichaels Area MS

Carmichaels Area SD

Carmichaels, 15320 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle227 students

Greene County CTC

Greene County CTC

Waynesburg, 15370 / Town: Distant

Record9–12Vocational7 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,419

State avg $10,336

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Pennsylvania counties have the highest graduation rates?
Montour County (97.0%), Wyoming County (97.0%), and Wayne County (95.8%) currently lead Pennsylvania among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Pennsylvania?
Across Pennsylvania counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $10,336. The highest current county values are Forest County ($14,731), Wayne County ($14,055), and Pike County ($13,711). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Greene County?
Greene County has a school score of 65/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Greene County?
The high school graduation rate in Greene County is 88.1%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Greene County spend per student?
Greene County spends $10,419 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Greene County, Pennsylvania — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Greene County, Pennsylvania?

Greene County supports 4,482 students across 13 public schools and six distinct school districts. The county’s facilities include five elementary schools, two middle schools, and six high schools. This distribution ensures that high school education is widely accessible across the county’s various small towns and rural areas.

What are the major school districts in Greene County, Pennsylvania?

Central Greene School District is the largest provider in the county, serving 1,494 students. Carmichaels Area School District also plays a significant role with 956 students enrolled across three schools. Traditional public districts handle all student needs, as there are no charter schools currently operating in the county.

What is the school experience like in Greene County?

Greene County schools are set in nine rural locations and four town settings, giving families a mix of environments. Waynesburg Central Elementary is the largest school with 765 students, though the county average is a more modest 345. This ensures that most students attend medium-sized schools with strong local identities.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.