Salisbury El Sch vs Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salisbury El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
461 students
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
Bethlehem · Public middle · Grades 4–6
702 students
| Measure | Salisbury El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania | Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #832 of 1,627 | #38 of 521 |
| National rank | #19612 of 50,301 | #724 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 461 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 73% |
| city | Allentown | Bethlehem |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 58.0).
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch does better on math proficiency (73% vs 40%).
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 58%).
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 52.7%).
- •Salisbury El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.6).
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 702 students compared with 461.
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 Salisbury El Sch better than Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch ranks higher (85.3 vs 58.0 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 Salisbury El Sch and Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Bethlehem in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salisbury El Sch: 461. Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salisbury El Sch and Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Salisbury El Sch is 832nd of 1,627 and Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch is 38th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).