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Best Schools in Jim Thorpe, PA
Jim Thorpe, PA has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,918 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Jim Thorpe meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jim Thorpe, PA
The top high schools in Jim Thorpe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lehighton Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lehighton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 660 Students
2. Jim Thorpe Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
3. Weatherly Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weatherly Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students
4. Carbon Career & Technical Institute
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbon Career & Technical Institute • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jim Thorpe, PA
The top middle schools in Jim Thorpe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lehighton Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lehighton Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
2. Weatherly Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weatherly Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 126 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jim Thorpe, PA
The top elementary schools in Jim Thorpe, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weatherly Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weatherly Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
2. Lehighton Area Elementary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lehighton Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 998 Students
3. Penn-kidder Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 571 Students
4. L B Morris El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 624 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jim Thorpe, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jim Thorpe, PA has a total population of 7,710 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jim Thorpe, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jim Thorpe, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jim Thorpe, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jim Thorpe, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jim Thorpe, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jim Thorpe, PA
How many schools are in Jim Thorpe, PA?
Jim Thorpe, PA has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,918 students in total.
How do schools in Jim Thorpe perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Jim Thorpe score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Jim Thorpe meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jim Thorpe?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Jim Thorpe
3 of 3 schools in Jim Thorpe carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Jim Thorpe. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.