Best Public Schools in Lehighton, PA

Summary:

The Lehighton, Pennsylvania area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance, with Towamensing Elementary School consistently outperforming the other schools on PSSA tests, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. In contrast, Lehighton Area Middle School lags behind the district and state averages on PSSA tests, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.

Lehighton Area High School stands out as a bright spot, with strong performance on Keystone Exams and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate. The data also highlights the varying student demographics across the schools, with Towamensing Elementary having a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch students compared to the other schools in the Lehighton Area School District.

Overall, the data suggests that factors beyond just location, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and resource allocation, play a crucial role in student outcomes within the Lehighton area. Further analysis of the factors contributing to these differences could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the district and the surrounding Palmerton Area School District.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lehighton Area Middle School	Public	6-8	301 Beaver Run Rd	Lehighton	18235	Carbon County	Lehighton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 377-6535	504	45	11.1	49.8%	423 (83.9%)	7 (1.4%)	49 (9.7%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.8%)	49	472^nd of 891 public middle schools	47.0%		47.8	496^th of 893 public middle schools	44.5%	24							41.5	25.3	20.9	28.7		51.2	51.2				54.1	42.7	45.2	47.2	$15,612	$1,451	$14,160
Lehighton Area High School	Public	9-12	1 Indian Lane	Lehighton	18235	Carbon County	Lehighton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 377-6180	603	78	7.7	54.1%	520 (86.2%)	11 (1.8%)	53 (8.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (2.0%)	71	198^th of 686 public high schools	71.1%		41.2	450^th of 674 public high schools	33.2%	252	52.1	69.8	62.2																		$14,217	$1,327	$12,890
Lehighton Area Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-5	3 Indian Ln	Lehighton	18235	Carbon County	Lehighton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 377-7880	1,013	72	14.0	55.8%	813 (80.3%)	15 (1.5%)	109 (10.8%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (6.6%)	45.6	934^th of 1526 public elementary schools	38.8%		45.9	937^th of 1534 public elementary schools	38.9%	3				40.9	40.0	40.9				40.6	67.6		67.6	59.8	48.3	53.5				53.8	$15,590	$2,451	$13,138
Towamensing Elementary School	Public	K-6	7920 Interchange Rd	Lehighton	18235	Carbon County	Palmerton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 681-4024	332	30	11.1	39.5%	305 (91.9%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (5.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	79	310^th of 1526 public elementary schools	79.7%		67.1	550^th of 1534 public elementary schools	64.1%	240				75.6	56.7	62.5	56.5			62.7	94.6		94.6	70.7	48.6	71.4	71.7			66.7	$15,634	$763	$14,870

Cities Near Lehighton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Jim Thorpe	2.96 mi	3	516^th
Palmerton	5.03 mi	4	342^nd
Nesquehoning	6.36 mi	1
Slatington	6.76 mi	4	531^st
Lansford	8.12 mi	4	678^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Lehighton, PA

Towamensing Elementary School

Lehighton Area High School

Lehighton Area Middle School

Lehighton Area Elementary Center

Cities Near Lehighton