For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,480 students in Greensburg Salem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Greensburg Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,480 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Greensburg Salem School District, which is ranked within the top 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% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
57%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
7%
14%
% White
77%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,817 in this school district is less 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 $17,991 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,817
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,991
$23,119
Best Greensburg Salem School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nicely Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Mclaughlin Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Metzgar Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Cc Hall Drive
New Alexandria, PA 15670
(724) 832-2900
New Alexandria, PA 15670
(724) 832-2900
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Greensburg-salem High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Mennel Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #44.
Amos K Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 Welty St
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Greensburg-salem Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Main St
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greensburg Salem School District?
Greensburg Salem School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,480 students.
What is the rank of Greensburg Salem School District?
Greensburg Salem School District is ranked #263 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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 Greensburg Salem School District?
77% of Greensburg Salem School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greensburg Salem School District?
Greensburg Salem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Greensburg Salem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,991 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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