| 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 | 1 |
| Hazleton Area School District | Beaver Meadows | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 12,243 | 11 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Panther Valley School District | Lansford | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 1,810 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
How Carbon County compares
Together they enroll 20,276 students across 28 schools. The largest is Hazleton Area School District with 12,243 students. Districts here average 2.8/10, below the Pennsylvania average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Carbon County has 6 public school districts covering 16 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 (PSSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Pennsylvania. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Carbon County, PA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Carbon County, PA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Carbon County, PA?
Of the districts serving Carbon County, Palmerton Area School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 51st percentile among Pennsylvania school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Pennsylvania reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Pennsylvania and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Pennsylvania only, never across state lines.