Palm Beach Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wellington, Florida 33411 · Palm Beach
#172 of 576 high schools in Florida
#5492 of 16,910 nationally
About Palm Beach Central High School
Palm Beach Central High School is a public high located in Wellington, in the Palm Beach school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,760 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 172nd of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (75th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,760.
There are 13 schools in Wellington; Palm Beach Central High School ranks 10th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Palm Beach Central High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,760
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palm Beach Central High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Everglades Elementary
West Palm Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
818 students · 2.1 km away
Okeeheelee Middle School
Greenacres · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,401 students · 2.5 km away
Cholee Lake Elementary School
Greenacres · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
976 students · 2.9 km away
Equestrian Trails Elementary
Wellington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
834 students · 2.9 km away
Emerald Cove Middle School
Wellington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,221 students · 2.9 km away
Renaissance Charter School at Wellington
Wellington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
682 students · 3.3 km away
Discovery Key Elementary School
Lake Worth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,032 students · 3.3 km away
Liberty Park Elementary School
Greenacres · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
914 students · 3.5 km away
Pine Jog Elementary School
West Palm Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
817 students · 4.0 km away
Elbridge Gale Elementary School
Wellington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
842 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
West Orange High
Winter Garden · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,752 students
Davenport High School
Davenport · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,731 students
Spanish River Community High School
Boca Raton · Public high · Grades 6–12
2,730 students
Lake Mary High School
Lake Mary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,714 students
Palm Beach Lakes High School
West Palm Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,809 students
Lake Brantley High School
Altamonte Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,813 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Palm Beach Central High School a good school?
Palm Beach Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 61.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #172 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Palm Beach Central High School rank in Florida?
Palm Beach Central High School ranks #172 of 576 high schools in Florida and #5492 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palm Beach Central High School?
Palm Beach Central High School had 2,760 students in 2025.
Is Palm Beach Central High School a elementary school or a high school?
Palm Beach Central High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palm Beach Central High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palm Beach Central High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.