Top 10 Best Westmoreland County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 9,518 students in Westmoreland County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Westmoreland County, PA are Norwin MiddleSchool, Penn MiddleSchool and Wendover MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westmoreland County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Westmoreland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).

Best Westmoreland County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwin MiddleSchool
Math: 48% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Grades: 7-8
| 847 students
Rank: #22.
Penn MiddleSchool
Math: 43% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1007 Penn Middle Way
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-4431
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Wendover MiddleSchool
Math: 49% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 Wendover Jr High Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 838-4070
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Rank: #44.
Trafford MiddleSchool
Math: 43% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 E Brinton Ave
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Regional MiddleSchool
Math: 45% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4660 Old William Penn Hwy
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #66.
Greater Latrobe Jhs
Math: 40% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
130 High School Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4265
Grades: 7-8
| 568 students
Rank: #77.
Harrold MiddleSchool
Math: 35% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1368 Middletown Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2301
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #88.
Derry Area MiddleSchool
Math: 27% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
994 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-8231
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #99.
West Hempfield MiddleSchool
Math: 34% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
156 Northumberland Road
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 850-2140
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #1010.
Jeannette High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Florida Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Grades: 7-12
| 387 students
Rank: #1111.
Kiski Area Ihs
Math: 20% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
260 Hyde Park Rd
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-2219
Grades: 7-8
| 573 students
Rank: #1212.
Charles A Huston MiddleSchool
Math: 22% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #1313.
Greensburg-salem MiddleSchool
Math: 18% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N Main St
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2930
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #1414.
Ligonier Valley MiddleSchool
Math: 13% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
536 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-6412
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #1515.
Southmoreland MiddleSchool
Math: 15% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Scottie Way
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2029
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #1616.
Yough Intrmd/ms School
Math: 18% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
171 Route 31
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 872-5164
Grades: 5-8
| 563 students
Rank: #1717.
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs
Math: 12% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: 7-8
| 319 students
Rank: #1818.
Valley Jr. Sr. High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
703 Stevenson Blvd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
Grades: 7-12
| 890 students
Rank: #1919.
Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1133 Village Way
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-9110
Grades: 1-12
| 166 students
Rank: #2020.
Monessen MiddleSchool
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 State Rd
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-6282
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Westmoreland County, PA

Westmoreland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box C
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2026
Grades: K-4
| 306 students
616 1st Street Ext
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 478-3716
Grades: 3-5
| 194 students
238 Stewart St
Salina, PA 15680
(724) 697-4571
Grades: K-6
| 157 students
840 Bovardluxor Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-5230
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rr 1 Box 157
Bradenville, PA 15620
(724) 537-4981
Grades: K-1
| 88 students
555 Rial Ln
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
555 Rial Lane
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Grades: K-2
| 204 students
1025 Knollwood Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
Grades: K-3
| 99 students
255 Third St
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
Grades: K-3
| 240 students
110 Elmtree Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
Grades: K-3
| 255 students
15020 Ardara Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(412) 823-1433
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
1000 Lowry Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 527-1591
Grades: 5-8
| 312 students
800 Florida Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
1141 Airport Road
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 568-2552
Grades: K-6
| 105 students
114 Education Ln
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 238-4034
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
314 Loyalhanna School Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-6751
Grades: K-1
| 145 students
314 Pittsburgh St
New Derry, PA 15671
(724) 694-5771
Grades: K-1
| 133 students
3170 School Rd
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
4728 Route 66
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Grades: K-2
| 105 students
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-1250
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
1015 Pennsylvania Ave
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-8410
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rr 1 Box 101
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 696-3904
Grades: K-4
| 119 students
2414 School Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Grades: K-1
| 158 students
780 Brush Hill Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Grades: K-4
| 481 students
Po Box 94
Torrance, PA 15779
(724) 459-1034
Grades: Inquire with school
| 40 students
2358 Route 981
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2031
Grades: 7-8
| 344 students
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
4728 Route 66
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Grades: 3-6
| 156 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Westmoreland County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Westmoreland County, PA include Norwin MiddleSchool, Penn MiddleSchool and Wendover MiddleSchool.
How many public middle schools are located in Westmoreland County, PA?
20 public middle schools are located in Westmoreland County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Westmoreland County, PA?
Westmoreland County, PA public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).

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