Lehighton Area HS vs Penns Valley Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 152 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lehighton Area HS
Lehighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
630 students
Penns Valley Area JSHS
Spring Mills · Public high · Grades 7–12
632 students
| Measure | Lehighton Area HS Lehighton, Pennsylvania | Penns Valley Area JSHS Spring Mills, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #170 of 618 | #216 of 618 |
| National rank | #2313 of 16,910 | #3026 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 630 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| city | Lehighton | Spring Mills |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lehighton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 71.1).
- •Lehighton Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Penns Valley Area JSHS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Penns Valley Area JSHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 51.7%).
- •Lehighton Area HS does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 13.2).
- •Penns Valley Area JSHS is the larger school with 632 students compared with 630.
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 HS better than Penns Valley Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Lehighton Area HS ranks higher (74.1 vs 71.1 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 Lehighton Area HS and Penns Valley Area JSHS?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Lehighton and Spring Mills in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lehighton Area HS: 630. Penns Valley Area JSHS: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lehighton Area HS and Penns Valley Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Lehighton Area HS is 170th of 618 and Penns Valley Area JSHS is 216th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).