Lehigh County Schools & Education
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,005
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#51
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lehigh County
Measured School Summary
Lehigh County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.3%.
Funding Context
Lehigh County spends $10,005 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lehigh County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
80 public schools and 19 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
64/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #51 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
88.3%
2.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,005
$331 below the state average
School coverage
80
19 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lehigh County has 80 public schools across 19 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Lehigh County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Lehigh County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#51
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Allentown City SD
Elementary to high school visible
15,928 students
21 listed schools in this county slice.
Parkland SD
Elementary to high school visible
9,821 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
East Penn SD
Elementary to high school visible
7,957 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
Whitehall-Coplay SD
Elementary to high school visible
4,107 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Bethlehem Area SD is the largest listed district slice, with 22 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lehigh County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lehigh County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Dynamic Hub for Diverse Learning Options
Lehigh County manages a massive education system with 80 schools and 54,048 students across 19 districts. The county is a leader in school choice, featuring 8 charter schools that make up 10% of the total school landscape. The infrastructure includes 48 elementary, 17 middle, and 12 high schools to serve a growing population.
Allentown and Parkland Manage Major Enrollment
Allentown City School District is the largest in the county, educating 15,928 students in 21 schools. Parkland School District follows with 9,821 students and is home to Parkland High School, the county's largest school with 3,220 students. Bethlehem Area SD also plays a major role, serving 12,939 students across its 22 schools.
Bustling Suburbs and Large City Campuses
Lehigh schools are primarily suburban (44) and city-based (29), with only 7 rural schools in the county. With an average school size of 676, many students attend large, resource-rich campuses like William Allen or Emmaus High. This environment provides students with a wide array of specialized programs and competitive athletics.
School Overview
Total Schools
80
in Lehigh County
Reported Enrollment
54,048
80 schools reporting
School Districts
19
districts
Charter Schools
8
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
19 School Districts in Lehigh County
Allentown City SD
GuideBethlehem Area SD
GuideParkland SD
GuideEast Penn SD
GuideWhitehall-Coplay SD
GuideSouthern Lehigh SD
Northwestern Lehigh SD
Northern Lehigh SD
Salisbury Township SD
Catasauqua Area SD
80 Public Schools in Lehigh County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 80 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland HS | Profile | Parkland SD | Allentown, 18104Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,220 |
| William Allen HS | Profile | Allentown City SD | Allentown, 18104City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,852 |
| Emmaus HS | Profile | East Penn SD | Emmaus, 18049Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,846 |
| Louis E Dieruff HS | Profile | Allentown City SD | Allentown, 18109City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,915 |
| Whitehall HS | Profile | Whitehall-Coplay SD | Whitehall, 18052Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,459 |
| Executive Education Academy CS | Profile | Executive Education Academy CS | Allentown, 18109City: Midsize | KG–12 | Charter | 1,368 |
| Springhouse MS | Profile | Parkland SD | Allentown, 18104Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,344 |
| Southern Lehigh SHS | Profile | Southern Lehigh SD | Center Valley, 18034Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,056 |
| Lower Macungie MS | Profile | East Penn SD | Macungie, 18062Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,043 |
| South Mountain MS | Profile | Allentown City SD | Allentown, 18103City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 1,007 |
| Whitehall-Coplay MS | Profile | Whitehall-Coplay SD | Whitehall, 18052Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 982 |
| Orefield MS | Record | Parkland SD | Orefield, 18069Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 917 |
| Francis D Raub MS | Record | Allentown City SD | Allentown, 18104City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 909 |
| Lincoln Leadership Academy CS | Record | Lincoln Leadership Academy CS | Allentown, 18109City: Midsize | KG–12 | Charter | 899 |
| Eyer MS | Record | East Penn SD | Macungie, 18062Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 847 |
| Trexler MS | Record | Allentown City SD | Allentown, 18102City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 820 |
| Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch | Record | Allentown City SD | Allentown, 18102City: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 813 |
| Nitschmann MS | Record | Bethlehem Area SD | Bethlehem, 18018City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 781 |
| Harrison-Morton MS | Record | Allentown City SD | Allentown, 18101City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 733 |
| Northwestern Lehigh HS | Record | Northwestern Lehigh SD | New Tripoli, 18066Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 695 |
Parkland HS
Parkland SD
Allentown, 18104 / Suburb: Large
William Allen HS
Allentown City SD
Allentown, 18104 / City: Midsize
Emmaus HS
East Penn SD
Emmaus, 18049 / Suburb: Large
Louis E Dieruff HS
Allentown City SD
Allentown, 18109 / City: Midsize
Whitehall HS
Whitehall-Coplay SD
Whitehall, 18052 / Suburb: Large
Executive Education Academy CS
Executive Education Academy CS
Allentown, 18109 / City: Midsize
Springhouse MS
Parkland SD
Allentown, 18104 / Suburb: Large
Southern Lehigh SHS
Southern Lehigh SD
Center Valley, 18034 / Suburb: Large
Lower Macungie MS
East Penn SD
Macungie, 18062 / Suburb: Large
South Mountain MS
Allentown City SD
Allentown, 18103 / City: Midsize
Whitehall-Coplay MS
Whitehall-Coplay SD
Whitehall, 18052 / Suburb: Large
Lincoln Leadership Academy CS
Lincoln Leadership Academy CS
Allentown, 18109 / City: Midsize
Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays El Sch
Allentown City SD
Allentown, 18102 / City: Midsize
Northwestern Lehigh HS
Northwestern Lehigh SD
New Tripoli, 18066 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,005
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
Lehigh County manages a massive education system with 80 schools and 54,048 students across 19 districts. The county is a leader in school choice, featuring 8 charter schools that make up 10% of the total school landscape. The infrastructure includes 48 elementary, 17 middle, and 12 high schools to serve a growing population.
What are the major school districts in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania?
Allentown City School District is the largest in the county, educating 15,928 students in 21 schools. Parkland School District follows with 9,821 students and is home to Parkland High School, the county's largest school with 3,220 students. Bethlehem Area SD also plays a major role, serving 12,939 students across its 22 schools.
What is the school experience like in Lehigh County?
Lehigh schools are primarily suburban (44) and city-based (29), with only 7 rural schools in the county. With an average school size of 676, many students attend large, resource-rich campuses like William Allen or Emmaus High. This environment provides students with a wide array of specialized programs and competitive athletics.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.