Mount Carmel Area HS vs Northern Lehigh SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 68 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel Area HS
Mount Carmel · Public high · Grades 9–12
503 students
Northern Lehigh SHS
Slatington · Public high · Grades 9–12
502 students
| Measure | Mount Carmel Area HS Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania | Northern Lehigh SHS Slatington, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #442 of 618 | #407 of 618 |
| National rank | #8800 of 16,910 | #7701 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 503 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Mount Carmel | Slatington |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Lehigh SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 48.4).
- •Northern Lehigh SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.8% vs 98.6%).
- •Northern Lehigh SHS does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.3).
- •Mount Carmel Area HS is the larger school with 503 students compared with 502.
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 Mount Carmel Area HS better than Northern Lehigh SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Northern Lehigh SHS ranks higher (52.6 vs 48.4 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 Mount Carmel Area HS and Northern Lehigh SHS?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Mount Carmel and Slatington in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Carmel Area HS: 503. Northern Lehigh SHS: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Carmel Area HS and Northern Lehigh SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Carmel Area HS is 442nd of 618 and Northern Lehigh SHS is 407th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).