Minersville Area JSHS vs Palmerton Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 57 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minersville Area JSHS
Pottsville · Public high · Grades 7–12
481 students
Palmerton Area HS
Palmerton · Public high · Grades 9–12
478 students
| Measure | Minersville Area JSHS Pottsville, Pennsylvania | Palmerton Area HS Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #512 of 618 | #173 of 618 |
| National rank | #11823 of 16,910 | #2342 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 481 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.3% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 72% |
| city | Pottsville | Palmerton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmerton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 36.6).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 35%).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 103.3%).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.1).
- •Minersville Area JSHS is the larger school with 481 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 Minersville Area JSHS better than Palmerton Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Palmerton Area HS ranks higher (74.0 vs 36.6 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 Minersville Area JSHS and Palmerton Area HS?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Pottsville and Palmerton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Minersville Area JSHS: 481. Palmerton Area HS: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Minersville Area JSHS and Palmerton Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Minersville Area JSHS is 512th of 618 and Palmerton Area HS is 173rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).