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Middle Schools

Palmerton Area JHS

Palmerton Area SD · Carbon County · 3529 Fireline Rd, Palmerton, PA 18071.0

(610)826-2492

5/10
#274
Rank 274 out of 520
Top 53%
English Language Arts5/10 · #272 · 48th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #294 · 44th percentile
Science7/10 · #185 · 61st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Palmerton Area Junior High sits in the quiet, tucked-away town of Palmerton, a small Carbon County community nestled against Blue Mountain in the Lehigh Valley's northern reaches — the kind of place where everyone knows their neighbors and kids still play outside after school. The school holds its own academically, with science being a particular strength, making it a decent fit for families who value a tight-knit community atmosphere over a high-pressure academic environment. For families drawn to small-town Pennsylvania life with easy access to outdoor recreation and a genuine sense of community, Palmerton offers a grounded, unhurried upbringing that's hard to find closer to the city.

Student Demographics

239 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
213 (89%)
Hispanic
19 (8%)
Multiple Races
4 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners4 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged99 (41%)
Students with Disabilities57 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

261
Enrollment
21.7
Teachers (FTE)
12:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #316 · 39th percentile

19 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found