Arts Academy CS vs Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arts Academy CS
Allentown · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
296 students
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
Bethlehem · Public middle · Grades 4–6
702 students
| Measure | Arts Academy CS Allentown, Pennsylvania | Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #396 of 521 | #38 of 521 |
| National rank | #9734 of 15,369 | #724 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 296 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 73% |
| city | Allentown | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 40.3).
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch does better on math proficiency (73% vs 15%).
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 63%).
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 93.2%).
- •Arts Academy CS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.6).
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 702 students compared with 296.
- •Arts Academy CS is a charter school while Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Arts Academy CS better than Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch ranks higher (85.3 vs 40.3 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 Arts Academy CS and Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arts Academy CS: 296. Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arts Academy CS and Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Arts Academy CS is 396th of 521 and Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch is 38th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).