Lehigh El Sch vs S S Palmer El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.8 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
S S Palmer El Sch
Palmerton · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
399 students
| Measure | Lehigh El Sch Walnutport, Pennsylvania | S S Palmer El Sch Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #369 of 1,627 | #813 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6317 of 50,301 | #19238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 2–6 |
| Students | 474 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| city | Walnutport | Palmerton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lehigh El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 58.5).
- •Lehigh El Sch does better on math proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Lehigh El Sch does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •Lehigh El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 58.6%).
- •S S Palmer El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.8).
- •Lehigh El Sch is the larger school with 474 students compared with 399.
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 S S Palmer El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lehigh El Sch ranks higher (77.7 vs 58.5 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 S S Palmer El Sch?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Walnutport and Palmerton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lehigh El Sch: 474. S S Palmer El Sch: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lehigh El Sch and S S Palmer El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Lehigh El Sch is 369th of 1,627 and S S Palmer El Sch is 813th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).