Catasauqua MS vs Lehighton Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catasauqua MS
Catasauqua · Public middle · Grades 5–8
477 students
Lehighton Area MS
Lehighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
| Measure | Catasauqua MS Catasauqua, Pennsylvania | Lehighton Area MS Lehighton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 521 | #289 of 521 |
| National rank | #9938 of 15,369 | #6291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 477 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 33% |
| city | Catasauqua | Lehighton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lehighton Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 39.4).
- •Lehighton Area MS does better on math proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Catasauqua MS does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Lehighton Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 98.1%).
- •Lehighton Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.9).
- •Lehighton Area MS is the larger school with 478 students compared with 477.
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 Catasauqua MS better than Lehighton Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Lehighton Area MS ranks higher (56.2 vs 39.4 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 Catasauqua MS and Lehighton Area MS?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Catasauqua and Lehighton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catasauqua MS: 477. Lehighton Area MS: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catasauqua MS and Lehighton Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Catasauqua MS is 400th of 521 and Lehighton Area MS is 289th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).