West Mahoning Township’s public schools outscore 52% of Pennsylvania districts
The grade covers the public school district serving West Mahoning Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state math tests, 41% of West Mahoning Township’s students scored proficient, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
West Mahoning Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 59% and math 41% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,947 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then two middle schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Hemlock Acres Amish (private), Pine Grove Amish School (private), Shady Lane Amish School (private), Shady Run Amish School (private), Stony Flat Amish School (private), Dryknob Amish Parochial School (private), Dry Knob Amish School (private), Stony Acres Amish School (private), Pleasant View (private), Pumpkin Ridge (private), Maple Knob (private) and Sunny Spot School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind West Mahoning Township’s grade
B−: better than 52% of Pennsylvania school districts. Test scores are above the Pennsylvania average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Mahoning Township, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in West Mahoning Township · depends on your address
Armstrong JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 1,374 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Kittanning
West Shamokin JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 526 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rural Valley
8th grade in West Mahoning Township · depends on your address
Armstrong JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 1,374 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Kittanning
West Shamokin JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 526 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rural Valley
9th grade in West Mahoning Township · depends on your address
Armstrong JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 1,374 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Kittanning
West Shamokin JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 526 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rural Valley
10th grade in West Mahoning Township · depends on your address
Armstrong JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 1,374 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Kittanning
West Shamokin JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 526 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rural Valley
11th grade in West Mahoning Township · depends on your address
Armstrong JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 1,374 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Kittanning
West Shamokin JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 526 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rural Valley
12th grade in West Mahoning Township · depends on your address
Armstrong JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 1,374 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Kittanning
West Shamokin JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 526 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Rural Valley
West Mahoning Township’s public schools are run by Armstrong School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
West Mahoning Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share West Mahoning Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West Mahoning Township | B− | Armstrong |
| North Mahoning | B− | Punxsutawney Area |
| South Mahoning | A− | Marion Center Area |
| Wayne | B− | Armstrong |
| Porter | — | Punxsutawney Area |
| East Mahoning | — | Marion Center Area |
Every school in West Mahoning Township
19 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about West Mahoning Township’s schools
Are West Mahoning Township’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Pennsylvania: the public schools West Mahoning Township children attend outscore 52% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 51%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West Mahoning Township in?
Armstrong School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 4,240 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
What is West Mahoning Township’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Armstrong School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does West Mahoning Township spend per student?
$19,947 in Armstrong School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in West Mahoning Township?
Yes: Hemlock Acres Amish (religious, grades 1–8, 32 students), Pine Grove Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 29 students), Shady Lane Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 29 students), Shady Run Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 26 students), Stony Flat Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 25 students), Dryknob Amish Parochial School (religious, grades 1–8, 24 students), Dry Knob Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 24 students), Stony Acres Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 24 students), Pleasant View (religious, grades 1–8, 21 students), Pumpkin Ridge (religious, grades 1–8, 20 students), Maple Knob (religious, grades 1–8, 19 students) and Sunny Spot School (religious, grades , 9 students).
Parents talk
What West Mahoning Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near West Mahoning Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.