Jim Thorpe Area HS vs Lehighton Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.0 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 MS
Lehighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
| Measure | Jim Thorpe Area HS Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania | Lehighton Area MS Lehighton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 618 | #289 of 521 |
| National rank | #5254 of 16,910 | #6291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 490 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 33% |
| city | Jim Thorpe | Lehighton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 56.2).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Lehighton Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 61.4%).
- •Lehighton Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.0).
- •Jim Thorpe Area HS is the larger school with 490 students compared with 478.
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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Jim Thorpe Area HS ranks higher (62.1 vs 56.2 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 MS?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Jim Thorpe and Lehighton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jim Thorpe Area HS: 490. Lehighton Area MS: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jim Thorpe Area HS and Lehighton Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Jim Thorpe Area HS is 300th of 618 and Lehighton Area MS is 289th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).