Top Rankings
Southern Lehigh School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,057 students in Southern Lehigh School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Southern Lehigh School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
3,057 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Lehigh School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 685 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
57%
Graduation Rate
97%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.9%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
79%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,647 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,138 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$71 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,647
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,138
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Southern Lehigh School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Bell Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
960 W Oxford St
Coopersburg, PA 18036
(610) 282-1850
Coopersburg, PA 18036
(610) 282-1850
Gr: K-3 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Southern Lehigh Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5438 Route 378
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 861-4040
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 861-4040
Gr: 4-6 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Southern Lehigh Sr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5800 Main St
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-1421
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-1421
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Southern Lehigh Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3715 Preston Lane
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-3700
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 282-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4625 W Hopewell Rd
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 791-0200
Center Valley, PA 18034
(610) 791-0200
Gr: K-3 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Lehigh School District?
Southern Lehigh School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,057 students.
What is the rank of Southern Lehigh School District?
Southern Lehigh School District is ranked #28 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Lehigh School District?
79% of Southern Lehigh School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Lehigh School District?
Southern Lehigh School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Southern Lehigh School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,138 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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