Carlynton JSHS vs Lehighton Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 372 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlynton JSHS
Carnegie · Public high · Grades 7–12
632 students
Lehighton Area HS
Lehighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
630 students
| Measure | Carlynton JSHS Carnegie, Pennsylvania | Lehighton Area HS Lehighton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #471 of 618 | #170 of 618 |
| National rank | #9851 of 16,910 | #2313 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 632 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.8% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 67% |
| city | Carnegie | Lehighton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lehighton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 44.3).
- •Lehighton Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Lehighton Area HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Lehighton Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 100.8%).
- •Lehighton Area HS does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 13.2).
- •Carlynton JSHS is the larger school with 632 students compared with 630.
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 Carlynton JSHS better than Lehighton Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Lehighton Area HS ranks higher (74.1 vs 44.3 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 Carlynton JSHS and Lehighton Area HS?
About 372 km in a straight line, between Carnegie and Lehighton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlynton JSHS: 632. Lehighton Area HS: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlynton JSHS and Lehighton Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Carlynton JSHS is 471st of 618 and Lehighton Area HS is 170th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).