Best Schools in Lehighton, PA
Lehighton, PA has a total of 22 schools including 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 13,676 students attend Lehighton, PA schools. On average, schools in Lehighton score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lehighton greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Lehighton, PA
Lehighton, PA has 8 high schools with 6,473 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 Lehighton score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lehighton exceed expectations.
1. Lehighton Area Hs
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Lehighton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 660 Students
2. Jim Thorpe Area Hs
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Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
3. Panther Valley Jshs
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Panther Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 771 Students
4. Hazleton Area Hs
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Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3795 Students
5. Palmerton Area Hs
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Palmerton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 482 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lehighton, PA
Lehighton, PA has 7 middle schools with 4,127 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 Lehighton score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lehighton meet expectations.
1. Panther Valley Intermediate Sch
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Panther Valley Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 417 Students
2. Palmerton Area Jhs
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Palmerton Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 267 Students
3. Lehighton Area Ms
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Lehighton Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lehighton, PA
Lehighton, PA has 7 elementary schools with 3,076 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 Lehighton score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lehighton greatly exceed expectations.
1. Towamensing El Sch
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Palmerton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 324 Students
2. S S Palmer El Sch
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Palmerton Area Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 403 Students
3. Northwestern Lehigh El Sch
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Northwestern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
4. West Penn Twp El Sch
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Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
5. Lehighton Area Elementary Center
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Lehighton Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 998 Students
6. L B Morris El Sch
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Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 624 Students
7. Drums El/ms
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Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 784 Students
8. Penn-kidder Campus
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Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 571 Students
9. Freeland El/ms
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Hazleton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 951 Students
10. Panther Valley El Sch
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Panther Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 622 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lehighton, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lehighton, PA has a total population of 17,674 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lehighton, 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 Lehighton, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lehighton, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lehighton, PA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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