For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 9,163 students in Westmoreland County, PA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Westmoreland County, PA are Penn Middle School, Norwin Middle School and Trafford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westmoreland County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Westmoreland County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Westmoreland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1007 Penn Middle Way
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-4431
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 744-4431
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Norwin Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3010
Gr: 7-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Trafford Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E Brinton Ave
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Regional Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4660 Old William Penn Hwy
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Murrysville, PA 15668
(724) 327-5456
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Wendover Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Wendover Jr High Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 838-4070
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 838-4070
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Greater Latrobe Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 High School Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4265
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 539-4265
Gr: 7-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
West Hempfield Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
156 Northumberland Road
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 850-2140
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 850-2140
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Derry Area Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
994 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-8231
Derry, PA 15627
(724) 694-8231
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Yough Intrmd/ms School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
171 Route 31
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 872-5164
Ruffs Dale, PA 15679
(724) 872-5164
Gr: 5-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
(724) 547-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
Southmoreland Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Scottie Way
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2029
Scottdale, PA 15683
(724) 887-2029
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Greensburg-salem Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Main St
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Ligonier Valley Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
536 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-6412
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-6412
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Kiski Area Ihs
(Math: 25% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
260 Hyde Park Rd
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-2219
Vandergrift, PA 15690
(724) 845-2219
Gr: 7-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1515.
Jeannette High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Florida Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Gr: 7-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Charles A Huston Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Puckety Church Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 334-1443
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1717.
Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 Stevenson Blvd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 337-4536
Gr: 7-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1818.
Dr Robert Ketterer Cs Inc
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1133 Village Way
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-9110
Latrobe, PA 15650
(724) 537-9110
Gr: 6-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1919.
Monessen Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1245 State Rd
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Westmoreland County, PA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Westmoreland County, PA include Penn Middle School, Norwin Middle School and Trafford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Westmoreland County?
19 public middle schools are located in Westmoreland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Westmoreland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Westmoreland County include: Monessen Middle School vs. Penn Middle School, Greater Latrobe Junior High School vs. Greensburg-salem Middle School, Norwin Middle School vs. Penn Middle School
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