Bak Middle School of the Arts vs Palm Beach Lakes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bak Middle School of the Arts
West Palm Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,246 students
Palm Beach Lakes High School
West Palm Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,809 students
| Measure | Bak Middle School of the Arts West Palm Beach, Florida | Palm Beach Lakes High School West Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 563 | #561 of 576 |
| National rank | #548 of 15,369 | #14917 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,246 | 2,809 |
| Enrollment | 1,246 | 2,809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 24% |
| city | West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 22.2).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (95% vs 24%).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 27%).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 59.2%).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.8).
- •Palm Beach Lakes High School is the larger school with 2,809 students compared with 1,246.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bak Middle School of the Arts better than Palm Beach Lakes High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bak Middle School of the Arts ranks higher (87.0 vs 22.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bak Middle School of the Arts and Palm Beach Lakes High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and West Palm Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bak Middle School of the Arts: 1,246. Palm Beach Lakes High School: 2,809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bak Middle School of the Arts and Palm Beach Lakes High School rank in Florida?
Bak Middle School of the Arts is 3rd of 563 and Palm Beach Lakes High School is 561st of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).