| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerton Area School District | Aquashicola | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 1,651 | 5 | K–12 | 3 |
| Lehighton Area School District | Ashfield | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 2,171 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Jim Thorpe Area School District | Albrightsville | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 1,791 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Weatherly Area School District | Weatherly | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 610 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Panther Valley School District | Coaldale | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 1,810 | 3 | K–12 | 4 |
How Carbon County compares
Together they enroll 8,033 students across 17 schools. The largest is Lehighton Area School District with 2,171 students. Districts here average 3.2/10, below the Pennsylvania average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Carbon County has 5 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Carbon County is Palmerton Area School District (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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