Best Schools in Northampton County, PA
Northampton County, PA has a total of 89 schools including 18 high schools, 15 middle schools and 55 elementary schools. A total of 48,574 students attend Northampton County, PA schools. On average, schools in Northampton County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Northampton County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Northampton County, PA
Northampton County, PA has 18 high schools with 16,009 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 Northampton County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Northampton County exceed expectations.
1. Wilson Area Hs
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Wilson Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 741 Students
2. Nazareth Area Hs
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Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1594 Students
3. Bangor Area Hs
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Bangor Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 887 Students
4. Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Th
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Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students
5. Northampton Area Hs
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Northampton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1862 Students
6. Saucon Valley Shs
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Saucon Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 648 Students
7. Freedom Hs
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1753 Students
8. Easton Area Hs
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Easton Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2844 Students
9. Catasauqua Shs
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Catasauqua Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
10. Liberty Hs
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2640 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northampton County, PA
Northampton County, PA has 15 middle schools with 11,098 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 Northampton County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Northampton County meet expectations.
1. Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch
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Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 750 Students
2. Saucon Valley Ms
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Saucon Valley Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 635 Students
3. Wind Gap Ms
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Pen Argyl Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 518 Students
4. Nazareth Area Ms
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Nazareth Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 778 Students
5. Defranco El Sch
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Bangor Area Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 431 Students
6. East Hills Ms
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1047 Students
7. Bangor Area Ms
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Bangor Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 455 Students
8. Northampton Area Ms
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Northampton Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1256 Students
9. Northern Lehigh Ms
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Northern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 224 Students
10. Nitschmann Ms
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northampton County, PA
Northampton County, PA has 55 elementary schools with 19,672 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 Northampton County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Northampton County meet expectations.
1. Hanover El Sch
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 226 Students
2. Moore El Sch
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Northampton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 354 Students
3. Miller Heights El Sch
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students
4. Asa Packer El Sch
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
5. Colonel John Siegfried El Sch
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Northampton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 808 Students
6. Williams Township El Sch
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Wilson Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 234 Students
7. Slatington El Sch
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Northern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 483 Students
8. Farmersville El Sch
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Bethlehem Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students
9. Washington El Sch
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Bangor Area Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 424 Students
10. Shawnee El Sch
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Easton Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northampton County, PA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northampton County, PA has a total population of 312,951 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northampton 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 Northampton County, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northampton County, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northampton 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 Northampton County, PA Internet Health Assessment.
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