Northern Lehigh SHS vs Northwestern Lehigh HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Lehigh SHS
Slatington · Public high · Grades 9–12
502 students
Northwestern Lehigh HS
New Tripoli · Public high · Grades 9–12
658 students
| Measure | Northern Lehigh SHS Slatington, Pennsylvania | Northwestern Lehigh HS New Tripoli, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #407 of 618 | #31 of 618 |
| National rank | #7701 of 16,910 | #410 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 502 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 87% |
| city | Slatington | New Tripoli |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Lehigh HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 52.6).
- •Northwestern Lehigh HS does better on math proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Northwestern Lehigh HS does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Northwestern Lehigh HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 95.8%).
- •Northwestern Lehigh HS does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.3).
- •Northwestern Lehigh HS is the larger school with 658 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 Northern Lehigh SHS better than Northwestern Lehigh HS?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Lehigh HS ranks higher (87.5 vs 52.6 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 Northern Lehigh SHS and Northwestern Lehigh HS?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Slatington and New Tripoli in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Lehigh SHS: 502. Northwestern Lehigh HS: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Lehigh SHS and Northwestern Lehigh HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Northern Lehigh SHS is 407th of 618 and Northwestern Lehigh HS is 31st of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).