Palmerton Area HS vs Parkside Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 969 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
Parkside Education Center
Palmerton · Public elementary · Grades K–1
150 students
| Measure | Palmerton Area HS Palmerton, Pennsylvania | Parkside Education Center Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 618 | #880 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2342 of 16,910 | #20913 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 478 | 150 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | Palmerton | Palmerton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmerton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 56.1).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 58%).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.5).
- •Palmerton Area HS is the larger school with 478 students compared with 150.
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 Parkside Education Center?
On the Success Index (US), Palmerton Area HS ranks higher (74.0 vs 56.1 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 Parkside Education Center?
About 969 m in a straight line, between Palmerton and Palmerton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmerton Area HS: 478. Parkside Education Center: 150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmerton Area HS and Parkside Education Center rank in Pennsylvania?
Palmerton Area HS is 173rd of 618 and Parkside Education Center is 880th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).