Fairfield Area MS vs Palmerton Area JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 189 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Area MS
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
259 students
Palmerton Area JHS
Palmerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
261 students
| Measure | Fairfield Area MS Fairfield, Pennsylvania | Palmerton Area JHS Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 521 | #274 of 521 |
| National rank | #4818 of 15,369 | #5764 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 259 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Fairfield | Palmerton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 58.7).
- •Palmerton Area JHS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Fairfield Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 48.3%).
- •Fairfield Area MS does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •Palmerton Area JHS is the larger school with 261 students compared with 259.
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 Fairfield Area MS better than Palmerton Area JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield Area MS ranks higher (63.0 vs 58.7 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 Fairfield Area MS and Palmerton Area JHS?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Palmerton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Area MS: 259. Palmerton Area JHS: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Area MS and Palmerton Area JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairfield Area MS is 229th of 521 and Palmerton Area JHS is 274th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).