Top Rankings
Yough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,818 students in Yough 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 Yough School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
1,818 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Yough 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#267 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
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)
66%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.1%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
16%
% Black
2%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,446 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,953 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$36 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,446
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,953
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Yough School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Newton Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1208 Vine Street
West Newton, PA 15089
(724) 872-5877
West Newton, PA 15089
(724) 872-5877
Gr: K-4 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
H W Good Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1464 Herminie-wn Rd
Herminie, PA 15637
(724) 446-5503
Herminie, PA 15637
(724) 446-5503
Gr: K-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Yough Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
919 Lowber Rd
Herminie, PA 15637
(724) 446-5520
Herminie, PA 15637
(724) 446-5520
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Mendon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
164 Route 31
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 872-6484
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 872-6484
Gr: K-4 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
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 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yough School District?
Yough School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,818 students.
What is the rank of Yough School District?
Yough School District is ranked #264 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yough School District?
92% of Yough School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yough School District?
Yough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Yough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,953 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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