Lehighton Area MS vs Panther Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lehighton Area MS
Lehighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
Panther Valley El Sch
Nesquehoning · Public elementary · Grades K–3
556 students
| Measure | Lehighton Area MS Lehighton, Pennsylvania | Panther Valley El Sch Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 521 | #1335 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6291 of 15,369 | #39539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 478 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 109.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Lehighton | Nesquehoning |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lehighton Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 28.5).
- •Lehighton Area MS does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Lehighton Area MS does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Lehighton Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 109.9%).
- •Lehighton Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.0).
- •Panther Valley El Sch is the larger school with 556 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 MS better than Panther Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Lehighton Area MS ranks higher (56.2 vs 28.5 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 Lehighton Area MS and Panther Valley El Sch?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Lehighton and Nesquehoning in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lehighton Area MS: 478. Panther Valley El Sch: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lehighton Area MS and Panther Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Lehighton Area MS is 289th of 521 and Panther Valley El Sch is 1335th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).