For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,963 students in Carbon County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carbon County, PA are Palmerton Area High School, Weatherly 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 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Carbon County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 19% 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 Carbon County (2026)
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%
Rank: #22.
Weatherly Area High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 6th St
Weatherly, PA 18255
(570) 427-8521
Weatherly, PA 18255
(570) 427-8521
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Jim Thorpe Area High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Olympian Way
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3663
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3663
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Carbon Career & Technical Institute
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 West 13th Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3682
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570) 325-3682
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Lehighton Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Indian Lane
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6180
Lehighton, PA 18235
(610) 377-6180
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Panther Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
912 Coal Region Way
Lansford, PA 18232
(570) 645-2171
Lansford, PA 18232
(570) 645-2171
Gr: 7-12 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 Palmerton Area High School, Weatherly Area High School and Jim Thorpe Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carbon County?
6 public high schools are located in Carbon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbon County?
Carbon County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Carbon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carbon County include: Palmerton Area High School vs. Lehighton Area High School, Jim Thorpe Area High School vs. Lehighton Area High School, Weatherly Area High School vs. Jim Thorpe Area High School
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