Northern Lehigh SHS vs Palmerton Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.6 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
Palmerton Area HS
Palmerton · Public high · Grades 9–12
478 students
| Measure | Northern Lehigh SHS Slatington, Pennsylvania | Palmerton Area HS Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #407 of 618 | #173 of 618 |
| National rank | #7701 of 16,910 | #2342 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 502 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Slatington | Palmerton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmerton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 52.6).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 95.8%).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.3).
- •Northern Lehigh SHS is the larger school with 502 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 Northern Lehigh SHS better than Palmerton Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Palmerton Area HS ranks higher (74.0 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 Palmerton Area HS?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Slatington and Palmerton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Lehigh SHS: 502. Palmerton Area HS: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Lehigh SHS and Palmerton Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Northern Lehigh SHS is 407th of 618 and Palmerton Area HS is 173rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).