For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 9,163 students in Westmoreland County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Westmoreland County, PA are Penn Middle School, Norwin Middle School and Trafford Middle School. 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 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 52% 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 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Westmoreland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1007 Penn Middle Way
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-4431
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-4431
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Norwin Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Gr: 7-8 | 803 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Trafford Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E Brinton Ave
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Regional Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4660 Old William Penn Hwy
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Wendover Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Wendover Jr High Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 838-4070
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 838-4070
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Greater Latrobe Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 High School Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4265
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4265
Gr: 7-8 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
West Hempfield Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
156 Northumberland Road
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 850-2140
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 850-2140
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Derry Area Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
994 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-8231
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-8231
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Yough Intrmd/ms School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
171 Route 31
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 872-5164
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 872-5164
Gr: 5-8 | 565 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Southmoreland Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Scottie Way
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2029
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2029
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Ligonier Valley Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
536 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-6412
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-6412
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1414.
Kiski Area Ihs
(Math: 25% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
260 Hyde Park Rd
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-2219
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-2219
Gr: 7-8 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Jeannette High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Florida Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Gr: 7-12 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Charles A Huston Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
Gr: 6-8 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1717.
Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 Stevenson Blvd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
Gr: 7-12 | 885 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1818.
Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1133 Village Way
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-9110
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-9110
Gr: 6-12 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1919.
Monessen Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1245 State Rd
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Westmoreland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box C
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2026
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2026
Gr: K-4 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
616 1st Street Ext
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 478-3716
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 478-3716
Gr: 3-5 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
238 Stewart St
Salina, PA 15680
(724) 697-4571
Salina, PA 15680
(724) 697-4571
Gr: K-6 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
840 Bovardluxor Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-5230
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-5230
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rr 1 Box 157
Bradenville, PA 15620
(724) 537-4981
Bradenville, PA 15620
(724) 537-4981
Gr: K-1 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 3%
555 Rial Ln
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
555 Rial Lane
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2730
Gr: K-2 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1025 Knollwood Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-9712
Gr: K-3 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
255 Third St
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-8851
Gr: K-3 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
110 Elmtree Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-6271
Gr: K-3 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
1368 Middletown Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2301
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2301
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
15020 Ardara Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(412) 823-1433
Irwin, PA 15642
(412) 823-1433
Gr: K-5 | 279 students
1000 Lowry Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 527-1591
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 527-1591
Gr: 5-8 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
800 Florida Avenue
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1141 Airport Road
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 568-2552
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 568-2552
Gr: K-6 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
114 Education Ln
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 238-4034
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 238-4034
Gr: PK-12
314 Loyalhanna School Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-6751
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-6751
Gr: K-1 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
314 Pittsburgh St
New Derry, PA 15671
(724) 694-5771
New Derry, PA 15671
(724) 694-5771
Gr: K-1 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
3170 School Rd
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
4728 Route 66
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Gr: K-2 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-1250
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1015 Pennsylvania Ave
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-8410
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-8410
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rr 1 Box 101
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 696-3904
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 696-3904
Gr: K-4 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 3%
2414 School Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Gr: K-1 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
780 Brush Hill Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Gr: K-4 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
South West Secure Trtmnt Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 94
Torrance, PA 15779
(724) 459-1034
Torrance, PA 15779
(724) 459-1034
Gr: Inquire with school | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
2358 Route 981
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2031
Alverton, PA 15612
(724) 887-2031
Gr: 7-8 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1701 Alcoa Dr
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-2511
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
4728 Route 66
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Apollo, PA 15613
(724) 727-3426
Gr: 3-6 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 Penn Middle School, Norwin Middle School and Trafford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Westmoreland County?
19 public middle schools are located in Westmoreland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Westmoreland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Westmoreland County include: Monessen Middle School vs. Penn Middle School, Greater Latrobe Junior High School vs. Greensburg-salem Middle School, Monessen Middle School vs. Norwin Middle School
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