Palmerton Area JHS 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 JHS
Palmerton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
261 students
S S Palmer El Sch
Palmerton · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
399 students
| Measure | Palmerton Area JHS Palmerton, Pennsylvania | S S Palmer El Sch Palmerton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 521 | #813 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5764 of 15,369 | #19238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 2–6 |
| Students | 261 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Palmerton | Palmerton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.7 vs 58.5).
- •S S Palmer El Sch does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Palmerton Area JHS does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Palmerton Area JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 58.6%).
- •S S Palmer El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.1).
- •S S Palmer El Sch is the larger school with 399 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 JHS better than S S Palmer El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Palmerton Area JHS 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 JHS: 261. S S Palmer El Sch: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmerton Area JHS and S S Palmer El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Palmerton Area JHS is 274th of 521 and S S Palmer El Sch is 813th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).