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Carlynton School District

435 Kings Hwy
Carnegie, PA 15106-1043
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,317 students in Carlynton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Carlynton School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,317 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Carlynton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#377 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
38%
54%
55%
59%
57%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
66%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,752 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,901 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,752
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,901
$23,119

Best Carlynton School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crafton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1874 Crafton Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 429-2500
Gr: K-6 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Carnegie Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Franklin Ave
Carnegie, PA 15106
(412) 429-2500
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Carlynton Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Kings Hwy
Carnegie, PA 15106
(412) 429-2500
Gr: 7-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Carlynton School District?
Carlynton School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,317 students.
What is the rank of Carlynton School District?
Carlynton School District is ranked #374 out of 678 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 Carlynton School District?
66% of Carlynton School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlynton School District?
Carlynton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Carlynton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,901 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,317 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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