For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 504 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Palmerton, PA (2025-26)
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 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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