For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,425 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 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
2,425 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
124,094 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 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#249 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.7%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
76%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,620 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,839 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$51 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,620
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,839
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Greensburg Salem School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nicely Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Mclaughlin Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Metzgar Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Amos K Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 Welty St
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Greensburg-salem High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65 Mennel Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Greensburg-salem Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Main St
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greensburg Salem School District?
Greensburg Salem School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,425 students.
What is the rank of Greensburg Salem School District?
Greensburg Salem School District is ranked #256 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Greensburg Salem School District?
76% of Greensburg Salem School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 6% 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 equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Greensburg Salem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,839 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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