Palmerton Area HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Palmerton, Pennsylvania 18071 · Palmerton Area SD
#173 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#2342 of 16,910 nationally
About Palmerton Area HS
Palmerton Area HS is a public high located in Palmerton, in the Palmerton Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 478 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 173rd of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is math proficiency (85th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 478.
There are 4 schools in Palmerton; Palmerton Area HS ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Palmerton Area HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palmerton Area HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Palmerton Area JHS
Palmerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
261 students · 20 m away
Parkside Education Center
Palmerton · Public elementary · Grades K–1
150 students · 969 m away
S S Palmer El Sch
Palmerton · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
399 students · 1.0 km away
Slatington El Sch
Slatington · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
487 students · 5.2 km away
Northern Lehigh SHS
Slatington · Public high · Grades 9–12
502 students · 5.6 km away
Northern Lehigh MS
Slatington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
238 students · 5.7 km away
Towamensing El Sch
Lehighton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
328 students · 7.5 km away
Lehigh El Sch
Walnutport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students · 8.2 km away
Lehighton Area MS
Lehighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students · 10 km away
Lehighton Area HS
Lehighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
630 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
South Williamsport Area JSHS
South Williamsport · Public high · Grades 7–12
478 students
STEM at Showalter
Chester · Public high · Grades 7–12
477 students
Girard HS
Girard · Public high · Grades 9–12
477 students
Northgate MSHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 7–12
476 students
Minersville Area JSHS
Pottsville · Public high · Grades 7–12
481 students
Pen Argyl Area HS
Pen Argyl · Public high · Grades 9–12
475 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Palmerton Area HS a good school?
Palmerton Area HS has a Success Index (US) of 74.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #173 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Palmerton Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Palmerton Area HS ranks #173 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #2342 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palmerton Area HS?
Palmerton Area HS had 478 students in 2025.
Is Palmerton Area HS a elementary school or a high school?
Palmerton Area HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palmerton Area HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palmerton Area HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.