Palmerton Area HS vs South Williamsport Area JSHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 125 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
South Williamsport Area JSHS
South Williamsport · Public high · Grades 7–12
478 students
| Measure | Palmerton Area HS Palmerton, Pennsylvania | South Williamsport Area JSHS South Williamsport, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 618 | #375 of 618 |
| National rank | #2342 of 16,910 | #6808 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 478 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 43% |
| city | Palmerton | South Williamsport |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmerton Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 56.0).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 43%).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 59.6%).
- •Palmerton Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
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 South Williamsport Area JSHS?
On the Success Index (US), Palmerton Area HS ranks higher (74.0 vs 56.0 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 South Williamsport Area JSHS?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Palmerton and South Williamsport in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmerton Area HS: 478. South Williamsport Area JSHS: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmerton Area HS and South Williamsport Area JSHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Palmerton Area HS is 173rd of 618 and South Williamsport Area JSHS is 375th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).