For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,647 students in Laurel Highlands School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Laurel Highlands School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
6 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,647 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Laurel Highlands School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#430 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
57%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
16%
% Black
6%
14%
% White
83%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,808 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,750 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,808
$23,724
Spending / Student
$19,750
$23,146
Best Laurel Highlands School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hatfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 Derrick Ave
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-7371
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-7371
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 Park Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-5851
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 438-5851
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 Mountain View Road
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-6208
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-6208
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Water St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-9600
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-9600
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Laurel Highlands Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18-20 Hookton Avenue
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2865
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-2865
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Laurel Highlands Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Bailey Ave
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-4741
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 437-4741
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laurel Highlands School District?
Laurel Highlands School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,647 students.
What is the rank of Laurel Highlands School District?
Laurel Highlands School District is ranked #438 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurel Highlands School District?
83% of Laurel Highlands School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laurel Highlands School District?
Laurel Highlands School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Laurel Highlands School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,750 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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