For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,317 students in Carlynton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Carlynton School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,317 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carlynton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#387 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
66%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,752 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,901 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,752
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,901
$23,119
Best Carlynton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crafton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1874 Crafton Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 429-2500
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 429-2500
Grades: K-6
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
435 Kings Hwy
Carnegie, PA 15106
(412) 429-2500
Carnegie, PA 15106
(412) 429-2500
Grades: 7-12
| 637 students
Rank: #33.
Carnegie Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Franklin Ave
Carnegie, PA 15106
(412) 429-2500
Carnegie, PA 15106
(412) 429-2500
Grades: K-6
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carlynton School District?
Carlynton School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,317 students.
What is the rank of Carlynton School District?
Carlynton School District is ranked #401 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlynton School District?
66% of Carlynton School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlynton School District?
Carlynton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Carlynton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,901 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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