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Best Schools in Nesquehoning, PA
Nesquehoning, PA has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,411 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Nesquehoning don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nesquehoning, PA
The top high schools in Nesquehoning, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jim Thorpe Area Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
2. Weatherly Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weatherly Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students
3. Tamaqua Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 691 Students
4. Panther Valley Jshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panther Valley Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 771 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nesquehoning, PA
The top middle schools in Nesquehoning, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weatherly Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weatherly Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 126 Students
2. Tamaqua Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
3. Panther Valley Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panther Valley Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 417 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nesquehoning, PA
The top elementary schools in Nesquehoning, 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. L B Morris El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jim Thorpe Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 624 Students
3. Tamaqua El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamaqua Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 695 Students
4. Panther Valley El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panther Valley Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 622 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nesquehoning, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nesquehoning, PA has a total population of 3,762 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nesquehoning, 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 Nesquehoning, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nesquehoning, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nesquehoning, 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 Nesquehoning, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nesquehoning, PA
How many schools are in Nesquehoning, PA?
Nesquehoning, PA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,411 students in total.
How do schools in Nesquehoning perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Nesquehoning score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Nesquehoning don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nesquehoning?
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: 31%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Nesquehoning
1 of 1 schools in Nesquehoning carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Nesquehoning. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.