📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 17 Rated Districts in Westmoreland County, PA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Norwin School District | North Huntingdon | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #2 | Penn-Trafford School District | Harrison City | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #3 | Franklin Regional School District | Murrysville | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #4 | Greater Latrobe School District | Latrobe | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #5 | Hempfield Area School District | Greensburg | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #6 | Derry Area School District | Derry | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #7 | Ligonier Valley School District | Ligonier | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #8 | Mount Pleasant Area School District | Mount Pleasant | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #9 | Belle Vernon Area School District | Belle Vernon | 5/10 Average | 46th |
| #10 | Kiski Area School District | Vandergrift | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #11 | Yough School District | Herminie | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #12 | Greensburg Salem School District | Greensburg | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #13 | Southmoreland School District | Scottdale | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #14 | Burrell School District | Lower Burrell | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #15 | Jeannette City School District | Jeannette | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #16 | New Kensington-Arnold School District | New Kensington | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
| #17 | Monessen City School District | Monessen | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (2026)
This page lists the 17 public school districts headquartered in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using PSSA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Pennsylvania, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Westmoreland County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania? ▼
Among the 17 rated districts in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, 2 share the top position at 10/10 (Excellent), 96th percentile of Pennsylvania districts on PSSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency: Norwin School District (North Huntingdon); Penn-Trafford School District (Harrison City).
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.