Palmerton Area JHS vs Slatington El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.2 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
Slatington El Sch
Slatington · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
487 students
| Measure | Palmerton Area JHS Palmerton, Pennsylvania | Slatington El Sch Slatington, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 521 | #1124 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #5764 of 15,369 | #30255 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 261 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 101.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| city | Palmerton | Slatington |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmerton Area JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 42.6).
- •Slatington El Sch does better on math proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Palmerton Area JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 101.4%).
- •Palmerton Area JHS does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.2).
- •Slatington El Sch is the larger school with 487 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 Slatington El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Palmerton Area JHS ranks higher (58.7 vs 42.6 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 Slatington El Sch?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Palmerton and Slatington in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmerton Area JHS: 261. Slatington El Sch: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmerton Area JHS and Slatington El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Palmerton Area JHS is 274th of 521 and Slatington El Sch is 1124th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).