Jim Thorpe Area HS vs Lehighton Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jim Thorpe Area HS
Jim Thorpe ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
490 students
Lehighton Area HS
Lehighton ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
630 students
| Measure | Jim Thorpe Area HS Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania | Lehighton Area HS Lehighton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #300 of 618 | #170 of 618 |
| National rank | #5254 of 16,910 | #2313 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades 9โ12 |
| Students | 490 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Jim Thorpe | Lehighton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขLehighton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 62.1).
- โขLehighton Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- โขLehighton Area HS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- โขLehighton Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 61.4%).
- โขLehighton Area HS does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 14.0).
- โขLehighton Area HS is the larger school with 630 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 HS?
On the Success Index (US), Lehighton Area HS ranks higher (74.1 vs 62.1 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 HS?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Jim Thorpe and Lehighton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jim Thorpe Area HS: 490. Lehighton Area HS: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jim Thorpe Area HS and Lehighton Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Jim Thorpe Area HS is 300th of 618 and Lehighton Area HS is 170th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).