Greensburg-Salem MS vs Hempfield Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greensburg-Salem MS
Greensburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
Hempfield Area SHS
Greensburg · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,228 students
| Measure | Greensburg-Salem MS Greensburg, Pennsylvania | Hempfield Area SHS Greensburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #336 of 521 | #180 of 618 |
| National rank | #7786 of 15,369 | #2432 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 568 | 1,228 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 1,228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.3% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 70% |
| city | Greensburg | Greensburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hempfield Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 49.3).
- •Hempfield Area SHS does better on math proficiency (70% vs 41%).
- •Hempfield Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Hempfield Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 105.3%).
- •Greensburg-Salem MS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.5).
- •Hempfield Area SHS is the larger school with 1,228 students compared with 568.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Greensburg-Salem MS better than Hempfield Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Hempfield Area SHS ranks higher (73.6 vs 49.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Greensburg-Salem MS and Hempfield Area SHS?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Greensburg and Greensburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greensburg-Salem MS: 568. Hempfield Area SHS: 1,228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greensburg-Salem MS and Hempfield Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Greensburg-Salem MS is 336th of 521 and Hempfield Area SHS is 180th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).