Lawrence County schools ranked by test score
Latest PSSA + Keystone year (2024-25). 6 schools in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania with reported English Language Arts scores. Pennsylvania state average: 51.1%.
| Rank | School | Level | English Language Arts | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel MS New Castle · Laurel SD | Middle | 68.2% | +17.1pp |
| 2 | Hartman Intrmd Sch Ellwood City · Ellwood City Area SD | Middle | 57.7% | +6.6pp |
| 3 | Mohawk JHS New Castle · Mohawk Area SD | Middle | 56.9% | +5.8pp |
| 4 | Union Area MS New Castle · Union Area SD | Middle | 50.0% | -1.1pp |
| 5 | Wilmington Area Upper El Sch New Wilmington · Wilmington Area SD | Middle | 44.2% | -6.9pp |
| 6 | New Castle JHS New Castle · New Castle Area SD | Middle | 20.5% | -30.6pp |
About this ranking
Schools are ranked by the percentage of students who scored at or above the PSSA + Keystone % Proficient or Advanced threshold on the latest available PSSA + Keystone English Language Arts test (school year 2024-25). Only public schools in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania with a reasonable cohort size are shown. A higher percentage is better.
The comparison column shows the gap to the Pennsylvania statewide enrollment-weighted average. To compare against neighboring counties, use the full Pennsylvania ranking.