Palmerton Area HS vs Palmerton Area JHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 20 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmerton Area HS
Palmerton · Public high · Grades 9–12
478 students
Palmerton Area JHS
Palmerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
261 students
| Measure | Palmerton Area HS Palmerton, Pennsylvania | Palmerton Area JHS Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 618 | #274 of 521 |
| National rank | #2342 of 16,910 | #5764 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 478 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| city | Palmerton | Palmerton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmerton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 58.7).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •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 48.3%).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.1).
- •Palmerton Area HS is the larger school with 478 students compared with 261.
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 Palmerton Area HS better than Palmerton Area JHS?
On the Success Index (US), Palmerton Area HS ranks higher (74.0 vs 58.7 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 Palmerton Area HS and Palmerton Area JHS?
About 20 m in a straight line, between Palmerton and Palmerton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmerton Area HS: 478. Palmerton Area JHS: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmerton Area HS and Palmerton Area JHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Palmerton Area HS is 173rd of 618 and Palmerton Area JHS is 274th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).