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Greene County

Pennsylvania · Public K-12

Inside Greene County, Pennsylvania, public K-12 schools number 13 and serve about 4,331 students out of a population of 34,835. That works out to 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 6 high schools.

7-year change in Greene County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,331
-514 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
-1 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
6 districts
Enrollment
4,331
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,041
Below Pennsylvania avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.3%
Above Pennsylvania avg
Elementary
5
2,235 students
Middle
1
208 students
High
6
1,888 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Central Greene SD
1,422 students · 6 districts in Greene County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Greene County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
2%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
96%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
43
18.9% under 18

Test scores in Greene County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Pennsylvania state average: 51.1%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Bobtown El Sch· 64.0%
  2. West Greene El Ctr· 54.9%
  3. Waynesburg Central JSHS· 50.3%
  4. Carmichaels Area HS· 46.8%
  5. Mapletown JSHS· 46.5%

See all 11 schools in Greene County ranked by score →

All schools (13)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Waynesburg Central El SchoolWaynesburgElementaryKG-06761·
Waynesburg Central JSHSWaynesburgHigh07-12661·
Carmichaels Area El CtrCarmichaelsElementaryPK-05433·
Jefferson-Morgan El SchJeffersonElementaryPK-06391·
Jefferson-Morgan MS/HSJeffersonHigh07-12383·
West Greene El CtrWaynesburgElementaryKG-06333·
Bobtown El SchBobtownElementaryKG-06317·
West Greene JSHSWaynesburgHigh07-12307·
Carmichaels Area HSCarmichaelsHigh09-12293·
Mapletown JSHSGreensboroHigh07-12239·
Carmichaels Area MSCarmichaelsMiddle06-08208·
Greene County Career and Technology CenterWaynesburgHigh09-125·
Miller MSWaynesburgCombinedM-M··

Cities in Greene County

Waynesburg6 schoolsCarmichaels3 schoolsJefferson2 schoolsBobtown1 schoolGreensboro1 school

About Greene County

Greene County is a compact Pennsylvania county of about 34,835 residents, home to 13 public schools and roughly 4,331 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $68,041 a year, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 5% below the Pennsylvania median.

In terms of grade levels, Greene County is made up of 5 elementary schools (2,235 students), 1 middle school (208), 6 high schools (1,888), and 1 combined or other schools.

Central Greene SD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,422 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,331 students, contracted 11% from the 4,845 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 13 to 12 across the same 7-year window.

On this page, the community for Greene County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Pennsylvania has 13 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,331 students.
How many high schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Pennsylvania has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 1,888 students.
How many middle schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Pennsylvania has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 208 students.
How many elementary schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Pennsylvania has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,235 students.
What is the largest school district in Greene County?
Central Greene SD is the largest school district in Greene County, serving approximately 1,422 students. The county contains 6 school districts overall.
How many people live in Greene County?
Greene County has roughly 34,835 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Greene County?
Median household income in Greene County is $68,041, below the Pennsylvania average of $71,313. About 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Greene County?
Approximately 21.7% of adults 25 and older in Greene County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Greene County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 69.3% of students in Greene County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Pennsylvania county average of 69.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Greene County schools?
Across Greene County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.0 to 1.

Greene County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data