Lehighton Area Elementary Center vs Lehighton Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 636 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lehighton Area Elementary Center
Lehighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,005 students
Lehighton Area MS
Lehighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
| Measure | Lehighton Area Elementary Center Lehighton, Pennsylvania | Lehighton Area MS Lehighton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #953 of 1,627 | #289 of 521 |
| National rank | #23113 of 50,301 | #6291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,005 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 33% |
| city | Lehighton | Lehighton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lehighton Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 52.9).
- •Lehighton Area Elementary Center does better on math proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Lehighton Area Elementary Center does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Lehighton Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 56.2%).
- •Lehighton Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.4).
- •Lehighton Area Elementary Center is the larger school with 1,005 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 Lehighton Area Elementary Center better than Lehighton Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Lehighton Area MS ranks higher (56.2 vs 52.9 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 Lehighton Area Elementary Center and Lehighton Area MS?
About 636 m in a straight line, between Lehighton and Lehighton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lehighton Area Elementary Center: 1,005. Lehighton Area MS: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lehighton Area Elementary Center and Lehighton Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lehighton Area Elementary Center is 953rd of 1,627 and Lehighton Area MS is 289th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).