For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 478 students in Palmerton, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in Palmerton, PA is Palmerton Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmerton, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Palmerton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Palmerton, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palmerton Area High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Palmerton, PA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmerton Area High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3525 Fireline Rd
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-3155
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 826-3155
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Palmerton, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Palmerton, PA include Palmerton Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Palmerton?
1 public high schools are located in Palmerton.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmerton?
Palmerton public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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