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

A+

SchoolGrade

92%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3220 Students

2. Southern Lehigh Shs

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students

3. Whitehall Hs

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1459 Students

4. Northwestern Lehigh Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northwestern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 695 Students

5. Salisbury Shs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Salisbury Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students

6. Emmaus Hs

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Penn Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2846 Students

7. Catasauqua Shs

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Catasauqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students

8. Building 21 Allentown

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 439 Students

9. William Allen Hs

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Allentown City Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2852 Students

10. Liberty Hs

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 692 Students

2. Southern Lehigh Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 466 Students

3. Springhouse Ms

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1344 Students

4. Northwestern Lehigh Ms

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northwestern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students

5. Eyer Ms

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Penn Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 847 Students

6. Orefield Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students

7. Salisbury Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salisbury Township Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 479 Students

8. Lower Macungie Ms

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Penn Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1043 Students

9. Whitehall-coplay Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Whitehall-coplay Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 982 Students

10. Northern Lehigh Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

82%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students

2. Ironton Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students

3. Cetronia Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students

4. Parkway Manor Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students

5. Weisenberg El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northwestern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students

6. Fred J. Jaindl El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students

7. Veterans Memorial El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 517 Students

8. Fogelsville Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 511 Students

9. Schnecksville Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Parkland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students

10. Kratzer Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

62,638

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

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

A-

16.52 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,719 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lehigh County, PA Internet Health Assessment.

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