Summary:
The Lehighton, Pennsylvania area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Lehighton Area School District. While the schools vary in their performance, a few stand out as top performers in the region.
Towamensing Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on PSSA test scores, particularly in math and science. In 2024-2025, 67.1% of Towamensing students were proficient or better in PSSA math, compared to 43.3% for the Palmerton Area School District and 41.7% statewide. The school also has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is one of the top-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania. In contrast, the other schools in the Lehighton Area School District struggle to match the state averages on many metrics, suggesting disparities in resources or other factors between the schools.
On a positive note, Lehighton Area High School has seen its performance improve over the past few years, moving from a 2-star to a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its 2023-2024 graduation rate of 87.9% is also higher than the state average. However, the district's spending per student varies significantly, from $12,944 at the high school to $24,080 at Lehighton Area Middle School, which raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources across the district.
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