Palmerton Area JHS vs Parkside Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 959 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmerton Area JHS
Palmerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
261 students
Parkside Education Center
Palmerton · Public elementary · Grades K–1
150 students
| Measure | Palmerton Area JHS Palmerton, Pennsylvania | Parkside Education Center Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 521 | #880 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5764 of 15,369 | #20913 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 261 | 150 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 150 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Palmerton | Palmerton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmerton Area JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 56.1).
- •Palmerton Area JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 58%).
- •Parkside Education Center does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.1).
- •Palmerton Area JHS is the larger school with 261 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 JHS better than Parkside Education Center?
On the Success Index (US), Palmerton Area JHS ranks higher (58.7 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 JHS and Parkside Education Center?
About 959 m in a straight line, between Palmerton and Palmerton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmerton Area JHS: 261. Parkside Education Center: 150. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmerton Area JHS and Parkside Education Center rank in Pennsylvania?
Palmerton Area JHS is 274th of 521 and Parkside Education Center is 880th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).