For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,482 students in Greene County, PA (there are 1 private school, serving 75 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Greene County, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Greene County, PA are Bobtown Elementary School, Waynesburg Central High School and Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greene County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bobtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Grant St
Bobtown, PA 15315
(724) 839-7241
Bobtown, PA 15315
(724) 839-7241
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Waynesburg Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Zimmerman Dr
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 852-1050
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 852-1050
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Jefferson Rd
Jefferson, PA 15344
(724) 883-2310
Jefferson, PA 15344
(724) 883-2310
Grades: 7-12
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
West Greene El Center
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Hargus Creek Rd
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5183
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5183
Grades: K-6
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Greene County Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Zimmerman Drive
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 627-3106
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 627-3106
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Rank: #66.
Carmichaels Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 North Vine Street
Carmichaels, PA 15320
(724) 966-5045
Carmichaels, PA 15320
(724) 966-5045
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson-morgan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1363 Jefferson Rd
Jefferson, PA 15344
(724) 883-2310
Jefferson, PA 15344
(724) 883-2310
Grades: PK-6
| 417 students
Rank: #88.
Miller Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 E Lincoln St
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 852-2722
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 852-2722
Grades: 7-8
| 229 students
Rank: #99.
Carmichaels Area El Center
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 N Vine St
Carmichaels, PA 15320
(724) 966-5045
Carmichaels, PA 15320
(724) 966-5045
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1010.
Waynesburg Central El School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
90 Zimmerman Dr
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 627-3081
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 627-3081
Grades: K-6
| 765 students
Rank: #1111.
Carmichaels Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 North Vine Street
Carmichaels, PA 15320
(724) 966-5045
Carmichaels, PA 15320
(724) 966-5045
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
Rank: #1212.
West Greene Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1352 Hargus Creek Rd
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5183
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5183
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
Rank: #1313.
Mapletown Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mapletown Rd
Greensboro, PA 15338
(724) 943-3401
Greensboro, PA 15338
(724) 943-3401
Grades: 7-12
| 250 students
Greene County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1011 Green Valley Road
Aleppo, PA 15310
(724) 428-5266
Aleppo, PA 15310
(724) 428-5266
Grades: 3-5
| 45 students
1029 W Roy Furman Highway
Graysville, PA 15337
(724) 428-3592
Graysville, PA 15337
(724) 428-3592
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
145 School Rd
Mount Morris, PA 15349
(724) 324-2687
Mount Morris, PA 15349
(724) 324-2687
Grades: K-5
| 113 students
1055 Deep Valley Road
New Freeport, PA 15352
(724) 447-2331
New Freeport, PA 15352
(724) 447-2331
Grades: K-5
| 69 students
1352 Hargus Creek Rd
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5183
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5183
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
1352 Hargus Creek Rd
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5051
Waynesburg, PA 15370
(724) 499-5051
Grades: 7-8
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greene County, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Greene County, PA include Bobtown Elementary School, Waynesburg Central High School and Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School.
How many public schools are located in Greene County?
13 public schools are located in Greene County.
What percentage of students in Greene County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Greene County are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Greene County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Greene County include: Mapletown Jr. Sr. High School vs. Carmichaels Area High School, Jefferson-morgan Middle School High School vs. Carmichaels Area High School, West Greene El Center vs. Waynesburg Central El School
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