For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 11,371 students in Northampton County, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Northampton County, PA are Saucon Valley Middle School, Nazareth Area Middle School and Bangor Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northampton County, PA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Northampton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Northampton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saucon Valley Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2095 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Hellertown, PA 18055
(610) 838-7001
Grades: 5-8
| 603 students
Rank: #22.
Nazareth Area Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
94 Friedenstahl Ave
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-3350
Nazareth, PA 18064
(610) 759-3350
Grades: 7-8
| 747 students
Rank: #33.
Bangor Area Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7012
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7012
Grades: 7-8
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Avenue C
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-9660
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-9660
Grades: K-12
| 1,847 students
Rank: #55.
Wind Gap Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Teels Rd
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-9093
Pen Argyl, PA 18072
(610) 863-9093
Grades: 4-8
| 543 students
Rank: #66.
Wilson Area Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Firmstone St
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6110
Easton, PA 18042
(484) 373-6110
Grades: 5-8
| 658 students
Rank: #77.
East Hills Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Chester Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 867-0541
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 867-0541
Grades: 6-8
| 1,017 students
Rank: #88.
Northampton Area Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1617 Laubach Ave
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-7817
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-7817
Grades: 6-8
| 1,235 students
Rank: #99.
Nitschmann Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1002 W. Union Blvd
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-5781
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 866-5781
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #1010.
Easton Area Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Echo Trail
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2460
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2460
Grades: 6-8
| 1,904 students
Rank: #1111.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Fernwood St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-8581
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 868-8581
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #1212.
Broughal Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 West Morton Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-5041
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 866-5041
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Rank: #1313.
Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
675 E Broad Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 419-3120
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 419-3120
Grades: K-8
| 454 students
Northampton County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
267 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7013
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7013
Grades: 5-6
| 471 students
990 Echo Trail
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2440
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2440
Grades: 5-6
| 1,392 students
1010 Echo Trl
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2460
Easton, PA 18040
(610) 250-2460
Grades: 7-8
| 1,352 students
363 Five Points Richmond Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7015
Bangor, PA 18013
(610) 599-7015
Grades: K-4
| 494 students
902 Fourth Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 861-7570
Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 861-7570
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Weaversville Intensive Trmt Un (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
6710 Weaversville Rd
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-1591
Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 262-1591
Grades: Inquire with school
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Northampton County, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Northampton County, PA include Saucon Valley Middle School, Nazareth Area Middle School and Bangor Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Northampton County?
13 public middle schools are located in Northampton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton County?
Northampton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Northampton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Northampton County include: East Hills Middle School vs. Nitschmann Middle School, Wilson Area Intermediate School vs. Easton Area Middle School, Nitschmann Middle School vs. East Hills Middle School
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