Greensburg Salem School District

1 Academy Hill Place
Greensburg, PA 15601
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 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.
Public Schools in Greensburg Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), 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

District Rank

Greensburg Salem School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 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 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#259 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Greensburg Salem   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Greensburg Salem   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greensburg Salem   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Greensburg Salem   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Greensburg Salem   School District and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
132 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
15%
# Black Students
164 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
1,915 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
77%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
257 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
169
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
177
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
206
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
195
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
186
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
185
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
200
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
189
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
208
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

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
This chart displays total revenue of Greensburg Salem   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$45 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart displays total spending of Greensburg Salem   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,817
$23,696
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Greensburg Salem   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,991
$23,119
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Greensburg Salem   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Greensburg Salem School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nicely Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
55 Mclaughlin Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Metzgar Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
140 Cc Hall Drive
New Alexandria, PA 15670
(724) 832-2900
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Greensburg-salem High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
65 Mennel Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: #44.
Amos K Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 Welty St
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Greensburg-salem Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N Main St
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students

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 #263 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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