Forest Hills El Sch vs Lehighton Area Elementary Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 262 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills El Sch
Sidman · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
994 students
Lehighton Area Elementary Center
Lehighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,005 students
| Measure | Forest Hills El Sch Sidman, Pennsylvania | Lehighton Area Elementary Center Lehighton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #979 of 1,627 | #953 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #24044 of 50,301 | #23113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 994 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 994 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| city | Sidman | Lehighton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lehighton Area Elementary Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 51.6).
- •Forest Hills El Sch does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Forest Hills El Sch does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Lehighton Area Elementary Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 97.2%).
- •Forest Hills El Sch does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.4).
- •Lehighton Area Elementary Center is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 994.
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 Forest Hills El Sch better than Lehighton Area Elementary Center?
On the Success Index (US), Lehighton Area Elementary Center ranks higher (52.9 vs 51.6 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 Forest Hills El Sch and Lehighton Area Elementary Center?
About 262 km in a straight line, between Sidman and Lehighton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills El Sch: 994. Lehighton Area Elementary Center: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills El Sch and Lehighton Area Elementary Center rank in Pennsylvania?
Forest Hills El Sch is 979th of 1,627 and Lehighton Area Elementary Center is 953rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).