Northern Lehigh MS vs Palmerton Area JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Lehigh MS
Slatington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
238 students
Palmerton Area JHS
Palmerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
261 students
| Measure | Northern Lehigh MS Slatington, Pennsylvania | Palmerton Area JHS Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #408 of 521 | #274 of 521 |
| National rank | #10408 of 15,369 | #5764 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 238 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.6% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| city | Slatington | Palmerton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmerton Area JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 37.3).
- •Palmerton Area JHS does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Palmerton Area JHS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Palmerton Area JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 96.6%).
- •Northern Lehigh MS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.1).
- •Palmerton Area JHS is the larger school with 261 students compared with 238.
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 Northern Lehigh MS better than Palmerton Area JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Palmerton Area JHS ranks higher (58.7 vs 37.3 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 Northern Lehigh MS and Palmerton Area JHS?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Slatington and Palmerton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Lehigh MS: 238. Palmerton Area JHS: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Lehigh MS and Palmerton Area JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Northern Lehigh MS is 408th of 521 and Palmerton Area JHS is 274th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).