Palmerton Area HS vs S S Palmer El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 km 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
S S Palmer El Sch
Palmerton · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
399 students
| Measure | Palmerton Area HS Palmerton, Pennsylvania | S S Palmer El Sch Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 618 | #813 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2342 of 16,910 | #19238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–6 |
| Students | 478 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| city | Palmerton | Palmerton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmerton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 58.5).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 58.6%).
- •S S Palmer El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.7).
- •Palmerton Area HS is the larger school with 478 students compared with 399.
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 S S Palmer El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Palmerton Area HS ranks higher (74.0 vs 58.5 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 S S Palmer El Sch?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Palmerton and Palmerton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmerton Area HS: 478. S S Palmer El Sch: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmerton Area HS and S S Palmer El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Palmerton Area HS is 173rd of 618 and S S Palmer El Sch is 813th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).