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Greensburg Salem School District

1 Academy Hill Place
Greensburg, PA 15601
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,480 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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ 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 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,480 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
124,158 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 678 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.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#249 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
42%
38%
59%
55%
51%
57%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
7%
14%
% White
77%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,817 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,991 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,817
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,991
$23,119

Best Greensburg Salem School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nicely Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
55 Mclaughlin Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Metzgar Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
140 Cc Hall Drive
New Alexandria, PA 15670
(724) 832-2900
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Amos K Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 Welty St
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Greensburg-salem High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Mennel Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Greensburg-salem Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N Main St
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Greensburg Salem School District?
Greensburg Salem School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,480 students.
What is the rank of Greensburg Salem School District?
Greensburg Salem School District is ranked #257 out of 678 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?
77% of Greensburg Salem School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 5% 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 lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Greensburg Salem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,991 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,480 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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