For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,976 students in Carbon County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Carbon County, PA are Lehighton Area High School, Palmerton Area High School and Jim Thorpe Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbon County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Carbon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Carbon County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carbon Career & Technical Institute, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carbon County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lehighton Area High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Indian Lane
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6180
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6180
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Palmerton Area High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3525 Fireline Rd
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-3155
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-3155
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Jim Thorpe Area High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Olympian Way
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3663
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 559 students
Rank: #44.
Carbon Career & Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 West 13th Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3682
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3682
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Weatherly Area Sr. High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 6th St
Weatherly, PA 18255
(570) 427-8521
Weatherly, PA 18255
(570) 427-8521
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #66.
Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
912 Coal Region Way
Lansford, PA 18232
(570) 645-2171
Lansford, PA 18232
(570) 645-2171
Grades: 7-12
| 755 students
Carbon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
496 W Lizard Creek Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6094
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6094
Grades: K-4
| 127 students
1122 Fairyland Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6163
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6163
Grades: K-4
| 240 students
410 Center Ave
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-2771
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-2771
Grades: 7
| 170 students
2466 Mahoning Dr E
Lehighton, PA 18235
(570) 386-4678
Lehighton, PA 18235
(570) 386-4678
Grades: K-4
| 214 students
678 Panther Pride Drive
Lansford, PA 18232
(570) 645-2175
Lansford, PA 18232
(570) 645-2175
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
912 Coal Region Way
Lansford, PA 18232
(570) 645-2171
Lansford, PA 18232
(570) 645-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
200 Beaver Run Rd
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-7880
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-7880
Grades: K-4
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carbon County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Carbon County, PA include Lehighton Area High School, Palmerton Area High School and Jim Thorpe Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carbon County, PA?
6 public high schools are located in Carbon County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County, PA?
Carbon County, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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