Hermitage School District

411 N Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148-3316
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Hermitage School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,984 students in Hermitage School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Hermitage School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
1,984 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hermitage School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#77 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
54%
38%
70%
55%
69%
57%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
16%
% Black
9%
14%
% White
81%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,274 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,530 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,274
$23,724
Spending / Student
$16,530
$23,146

Best Hermitage School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Artman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
343 N Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Gr: K-3 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Delahunty Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
419 N Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Gr: 6-7 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Karen A. Ionta Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
375 N Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Gr: 4-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Hickory High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
640 N. Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 981-8750
Gr: 8-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hermitage School District?
Hermitage School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,984 students.
What is the rank of Hermitage School District?
Hermitage School District is ranked #77 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hermitage School District?
81% of Hermitage School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hermitage School District?
Hermitage School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Hermitage School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,530 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,984 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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