Serious incidents run slightly above the district average, and this school reported across every federal category — the numbers have something behind them.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 2 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Harassment on basis of race/sex/disab. | 0 | Moderate |
| Physical attack without weapon | 4 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Sexual harassment | 0 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 0 | Minor |
Palmerton Area JHS ranks #3 of 4 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towamensing El Sch | KG–06 | 80 | A |
| S S Palmer El Sch | 02–06 | 67 | A |
| Palmerton Area HS | 09–12 | 40 | A |
| Parkside Education Center | KG–01 | — | C |