Westmoreland County Schools & Education
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
80/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,415
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
80/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#20
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Westmoreland County
Measured School Summary
Westmoreland County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 80/100 and a graduation rate of 93.4%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Westmoreland County spends $9,415 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 12% above the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Westmoreland 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
84 public schools and 21 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
80/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #20 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
93.4%
3.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,415
$921 below the state average
School coverage
84
21 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Westmoreland County has 84 public schools across 21 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.
What Westmoreland 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.
Large multi-district county
Westmoreland County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#20
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points above 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.
Hempfield Area SD
Elementary to high school visible
5,182 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
Norwin SD
Elementary to high school visible
5,028 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Penn-Trafford SD
Elementary to high school visible
3,868 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Greater Latrobe SD
Elementary to high school visible
3,430 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Hempfield Area SD is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Westmoreland County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Westmoreland County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Westmoreland 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.
A Robust Network of 84 Public Schools
Westmoreland County supports 42,184 students through a network of 43 elementary, 20 middle, and 21 high schools. These facilities are organized across 21 school districts, providing a comprehensive educational infrastructure for the region.
Graduation Rates Surpass State and National Averages
The county boasts a strong 93.4% graduation rate, significantly higher than the national average of 87% and the state average of 90.3%. This success comes with efficient spending, as the $9,415 per-pupil expenditure is lower than the Pennsylvania average of $10,336.
Hempfield Area Leads as the Largest District
Hempfield Area SD is the county's largest district, serving 5,182 students across nine schools. Charter schools play a very minor role here, representing only 1.2% of the total school landscape with just one active facility.
Suburban Learning with Large Campus Options
The educational environment is primarily suburban, with 67 schools located in residential clusters and an average school size of 502 students. Hempfield Area SHS is the largest individual school in the county, hosting 1,661 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
84
in Westmoreland County
Reported Enrollment
42,184
84 schools reporting
School Districts
21
districts
Charter Schools
1
1% of total
School Level Breakdown
21 School Districts in Westmoreland County
Hempfield Area SD
GuideNorwin SD
GuidePenn-Trafford SD
GuideGreater Latrobe SD
GuideKiski Area SD
GuideFranklin Regional SD
GuideGreensburg Salem SD
Belle Vernon Area SD
New Kensington-Arnold SD
Mount Pleasant Area SD
84 Public Schools in Westmoreland County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 84 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempfield Area SHS | Profile | Hempfield Area SD | Greensburg, 15601Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,661 |
| Norwin SHS | Profile | Norwin SD | North Huntingdon, 15642Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,636 |
| Penn Trafford HS | Profile | Penn-Trafford SD | Harrison City, 15636Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,263 |
| Greater Latrobe SHS | Profile | Greater Latrobe SD | Latrobe, 15650Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,157 |
| Kiski Area HS | Profile | Kiski Area SD | Vandergrift, 15690Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,126 |
| Franklin Regional SHS | Profile | Franklin Regional SD | Murrysville, 15668Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,119 |
| Valley JSHS | Record | New Kensington-Arnold SD | New Kensington, 15068Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 869 |
| Greensburg-Salem HS | Record | Greensburg Salem SD | Greensburg, 15601Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 820 |
| Norwin MS | Record | Norwin SD | North Huntingdon, 15642Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 820 |
| Hillcrest Intermediate Sch | Record | Norwin SD | North Huntingdon, 15642Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 807 |
| Franklin Regional MS | Record | Franklin Regional SD | Murrysville, 15668Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 786 |
| Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch | Record | Franklin Regional SD | Murrysville, 15668Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 756 |
| Grandview El Sch | Record | Derry Area SD | Derry, 15627Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 753 |
| Belle Vernon Area HS | Record | Belle Vernon Area SD | Belle Vernon, 15012Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 752 |
| Franklin Regional Primary Sch | Record | Franklin Regional SD | Murrysville, 15668Rural: Fringe | KG–2 | Primary | 699 |
| Latrobe El Sch | Record | Greater Latrobe SD | Latrobe, 15650Suburb: Large | KG–6 | Primary | 661 |
| Rostraver El Sch | Record | Belle Vernon Area SD | Belle Vernon, 15012Suburb: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 646 |
| Roy A. Hunt El Sch | Record | New Kensington-Arnold SD | Arnold, 15068Suburb: Large | 3–6 | Primary | 607 |
| Greensburg-Salem MS | Record | Greensburg Salem SD | Greensburg, 15601Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 599 |
| Mount Pleasant Area HS | Record | Mount Pleasant Area SD | Mount Pleasant, 15666Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 594 |
Hempfield Area SHS
Hempfield Area SD
Greensburg, 15601 / Rural: Fringe
Norwin SHS
Norwin SD
North Huntingdon, 15642 / Suburb: Large
Penn Trafford HS
Penn-Trafford SD
Harrison City, 15636 / Suburb: Large
Greater Latrobe SHS
Greater Latrobe SD
Latrobe, 15650 / Suburb: Large
Kiski Area HS
Kiski Area SD
Vandergrift, 15690 / Suburb: Large
Franklin Regional SHS
Franklin Regional SD
Murrysville, 15668 / Suburb: Large
Hillcrest Intermediate Sch
Norwin SD
North Huntingdon, 15642 / Suburb: Large
Franklin Regional MS
Franklin Regional SD
Murrysville, 15668 / Suburb: Large
Franklin Regional Intermediate Sch
Franklin Regional SD
Murrysville, 15668 / Rural: Fringe
Belle Vernon Area HS
Belle Vernon Area SD
Belle Vernon, 15012 / Suburb: Small
Franklin Regional Primary Sch
Franklin Regional SD
Murrysville, 15668 / Rural: Fringe
Rostraver El Sch
Belle Vernon Area SD
Belle Vernon, 15012 / Suburb: Small
Mount Pleasant Area HS
Mount Pleasant Area SD
Mount Pleasant, 15666 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,415
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania?
Westmoreland County supports 42,184 students through a network of 43 elementary, 20 middle, and 21 high schools. These facilities are organized across 21 school districts, providing a comprehensive educational infrastructure for the region.
How do schools in Westmoreland County perform academically?
The county boasts a strong 93.4% graduation rate, significantly higher than the national average of 87% and the state average of 90.3%. This success comes with efficient spending, as the $9,415 per-pupil expenditure is lower than the Pennsylvania average of $10,336.
What are the major school districts in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania?
Hempfield Area SD is the county's largest district, serving 5,182 students across nine schools. Charter schools play a very minor role here, representing only 1.2% of the total school landscape with just one active facility.
What is the school experience like in Westmoreland County?
The educational environment is primarily suburban, with 67 schools located in residential clusters and an average school size of 502 students. Hempfield Area SHS is the largest individual school in the county, hosting 1,661 students.
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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.