Lehigh El Sch vs Palmerton Area JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lehigh El Sch
Walnutport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
Palmerton Area JHS
Palmerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
261 students
| Measure | Lehigh El Sch Walnutport, Pennsylvania | Palmerton Area JHS Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #369 of 1,627 | #274 of 521 |
| National rank | #6317 of 50,301 | #5764 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 474 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 37% |
| city | Walnutport | Palmerton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lehigh El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 58.7).
- •Lehigh El Sch does better on math proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Lehigh El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Lehigh El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 48.3%).
- •Lehigh El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •Lehigh El Sch is the larger school with 474 students compared with 261.
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 Lehigh El Sch better than Palmerton Area JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Lehigh El Sch ranks higher (77.7 vs 58.7 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 Lehigh El Sch and Palmerton Area JHS?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Walnutport and Palmerton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lehigh El Sch: 474. Palmerton Area JHS: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lehigh El Sch and Palmerton Area JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lehigh El Sch is 369th of 1,627 and Palmerton Area JHS is 274th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).