Best Schools in Lehigh County, PA
Lehigh County, PA has a total of 117 schools including 20 high schools, 20 middle schools and 74 elementary schools. A total of 62,638 students attend Lehigh County, PA schools. On average, schools in Lehigh County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lehigh County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Lehigh County, PA
Lehigh County, PA has 20 high schools with 19,980 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lehigh County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lehigh County meet expectations.
1. Parkland Hs
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3220 Students
2. Southern Lehigh Shs
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Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students
3. Whitehall Hs
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Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1459 Students
4. Northwestern Lehigh Hs
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Northwestern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 695 Students
5. Salisbury Shs
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Salisbury Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students
6. Emmaus Hs
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East Penn Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2846 Students
7. Catasauqua Shs
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Catasauqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
8. Building 21 Allentown
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Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 439 Students
9. William Allen Hs
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Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2852 Students
10. Liberty Hs
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2640 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lehigh County, PA
Lehigh County, PA has 20 middle schools with 14,258 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lehigh County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lehigh County exceed expectations.
1. Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch
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Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 692 Students
2. Southern Lehigh Ms
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Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 466 Students
3. Springhouse Ms
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1344 Students
4. Northwestern Lehigh Ms
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Northwestern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
5. Eyer Ms
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East Penn Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 847 Students
6. Orefield Ms
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
7. Salisbury Ms
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Salisbury Township Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 479 Students
8. Lower Macungie Ms
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East Penn Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1043 Students
9. Whitehall-coplay Ms
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Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 982 Students
10. Northern Lehigh Ms
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Northern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 224 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lehigh County, PA
Lehigh County, PA has 74 elementary schools with 25,505 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lehigh County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lehigh County exceed expectations.
1. Kernsville Sch
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
2. Ironton Sch
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
3. Cetronia Sch
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
4. Parkway Manor Sch
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
5. Weisenberg El Sch
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Northwestern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students
6. Fred J. Jaindl El Sch
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
7. Veterans Memorial El Sch
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students
8. Fogelsville Sch
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 511 Students
9. Schnecksville Sch
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
10. Kratzer Sch
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Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 483 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lehigh County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lehigh County, PA has a total population of 374,557 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lehigh County, 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 Lehigh County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lehigh County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lehigh County, 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 Lehigh County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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