Jim Thorpe Area HS vs Lehighton Area Elementary Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jim Thorpe Area HS
Jim Thorpe · Public high · Grades 9–12
490 students
Lehighton Area Elementary Center
Lehighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,005 students
| Measure | Jim Thorpe Area HS Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania | Lehighton Area Elementary Center Lehighton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 618 | #953 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5254 of 16,910 | #23113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 38% |
| city | Jim Thorpe | Lehighton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 52.9).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Lehighton Area Elementary Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 61.4%).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.4).
- •Lehighton Area Elementary Center is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 490.
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 Jim Thorpe Area HS better than Lehighton Area Elementary Center?
On the Success Index (US), Jim Thorpe Area HS ranks higher (62.1 vs 52.9 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 Jim Thorpe Area HS and Lehighton Area Elementary Center?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Jim Thorpe and Lehighton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jim Thorpe Area HS: 490. Lehighton Area Elementary Center: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jim Thorpe Area HS and Lehighton Area Elementary Center rank in Pennsylvania?
Jim Thorpe Area HS is 300th of 618 and Lehighton Area Elementary Center is 953rd of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).