📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 5 Rated Districts in Carbon County, PA
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Palmerton Area School District | Palmerton | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #2 | Lehighton Area School District | Lehighton | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #3 | Jim Thorpe Area School District | Jim Thorpe | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
| #4 | Weatherly Area School District | Weatherly | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #5 | Panther Valley School District | Lansford | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
Best School Districts in Carbon County, Pennsylvania (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Carbon County, Pennsylvania that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using PSSA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Pennsylvania, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Carbon County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Carbon County, Pennsylvania? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, the highest-rated is Palmerton Area School District (Palmerton), rated 6/10 (Average) and in the 51st percentile of Pennsylvania districts on PSSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (PSSA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.