Top Rankings
Greencastle-Antrim School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,990 students in Greencastle-Antrim School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Greencastle-Antrim School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,990 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
177 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Greencastle-Antrim School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.58
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
148 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
61 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
2,578 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
86%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
153 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
170
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
203
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
201
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
228
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
228
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
224
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
234
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
198
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
257
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
268
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
262
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
249
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,402 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,237 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,402
$23,649
Spending / Student
$13,237
$23,073
Best Greencastle-Antrim School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greencastle-antrim Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ridge Ave
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Grades: 9-12
| 1,047 students
Rank: #22.
Greencastle-antrim Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 South Ridge Ave
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #33.
Greencastle-antrim Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 East Leitersburg Street
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Grades: 3-5
| 680 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greencastle-antrim Pri School
Magnet School
504 East Leitersburg Street
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Greencastle, PA 17225
(717) 597-3226
Grades: K-2
| 574 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greencastle-Antrim School District?
Greencastle-Antrim School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,990 students.
What is the rank of Greencastle-Antrim School District?
Greencastle-Antrim School District is ranked #140 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greencastle-Antrim School District?
86% of Greencastle-Antrim School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greencastle-Antrim School District?
Greencastle-Antrim School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Greencastle-Antrim School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,237 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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