Summary:
The city of Greencastle, Pennsylvania is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Greencastle-Antrim School District. The district's schools generally perform well, with the Greencastle-Antrim Middle School standing out as a top performer in the state, consistently ranking in the top 15% of Pennsylvania middle schools and earning a 4-star rating.
While the Greencastle-Antrim Senior High School has seen a slight decline in its state ranking over the past 3 years, it still performs well, ranking 235th out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023 and earning a 3-star rating. The high school also boasts an impressive 94.2% 4-year graduation rate and a low 0.5% dropout rate. Across the district, the schools serve a predominantly white student population, with a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the high free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 32.28% to 40.44%.
The Greencastle-Antrim School District's per-student spending is notably higher than the state average, which may contribute to the overall strong performance of its schools. However, the district may want to investigate the slight decline in high school performance and continue to support its economically disadvantaged student population to ensure continued success across all grade levels.
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