Freeland El/MS vs Lehighton Area Elementary Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freeland El/MS
Freeland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
991 students
Lehighton Area Elementary Center
Lehighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,005 students
| Measure | Freeland El/MS Freeland, Pennsylvania | Lehighton Area Elementary Center Lehighton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1372 of 1,627 | #953 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #41821 of 50,301 | #23113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 991 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 991 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 38% |
| city | Freeland | Lehighton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lehighton Area Elementary Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 24.8).
- •Lehighton Area Elementary Center does better on math proficiency (38% vs 15%).
- •Lehighton Area Elementary Center does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 49%).
- •Lehighton Area Elementary Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 95.4%).
- •Lehighton Area Elementary Center does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.2).
- •Lehighton Area Elementary Center is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 991.
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 Freeland El/MS better than Lehighton Area Elementary Center?
On the Success Index (US), Lehighton Area Elementary Center ranks higher (52.9 vs 24.8 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 Freeland El/MS and Lehighton Area Elementary Center?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Freeland and Lehighton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freeland El/MS: 991. Lehighton Area Elementary Center: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freeland El/MS and Lehighton Area Elementary Center rank in Pennsylvania?
Freeland El/MS is 1372nd of 1,627 and Lehighton Area Elementary Center is 953rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).