L B Morris El Sch vs Lehighton Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
L B Morris El Sch
Jim Thorpe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
615 students
Lehighton Area MS
Lehighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
| Measure | L B Morris El Sch Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania | Lehighton Area MS Lehighton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #989 of 1,627 | #289 of 521 |
| National rank | #24396 of 50,301 | #6291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 615 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| city | Jim Thorpe | Lehighton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lehighton Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 51.1).
- •L B Morris El Sch does better on math proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •L B Morris El Sch does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Lehighton Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 61.5%).
- •Lehighton Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.4).
- •L B Morris El Sch is the larger school with 615 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 L B Morris El Sch better than Lehighton Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Lehighton Area MS ranks higher (56.2 vs 51.1 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 L B Morris El Sch and Lehighton Area MS?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Jim Thorpe and Lehighton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
L B Morris El Sch: 615. Lehighton Area MS: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do L B Morris El Sch and Lehighton Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
L B Morris El Sch is 989th of 1,627 and Lehighton Area MS is 289th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).