Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch vs Southern Lehigh MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 439 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
Bethlehem · Public middle · Grades 4–6
702 students
Southern Lehigh MS
Center Valley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
471 students
| Measure | Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Southern Lehigh MS Center Valley, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #38 of 521 | #19 of 521 |
| National rank | #724 of 15,369 | #424 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 702 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 64% |
| city | Bethlehem | Center Valley |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Lehigh MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 85.3).
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch does better on math proficiency (73% vs 64%).
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 18.5%).
- •Southern Lehigh MS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.6).
- •Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 702 students compared with 471.
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 Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch better than Southern Lehigh MS?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Lehigh MS ranks higher (88.4 vs 85.3 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 Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch and Southern Lehigh MS?
About 439 m in a straight line, between Bethlehem and Center Valley in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch: 702. Southern Lehigh MS: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch and Southern Lehigh MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch is 38th of 521 and Southern Lehigh MS is 19th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).