Barton Elementary School vs Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Elementary School
Lake Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,185 students
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary
Lantana · Charter high · Grades 6–12
438 students
| Measure | Barton Elementary School Lake Worth, Florida | Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary Lantana, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2026 of 2,187 | #495 of 576 |
| National rank | #37078 of 50,301 | #12708 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,185 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 1,185 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 27% |
| city | Lake Worth | Lantana |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.2 vs 32.8).
- •Barton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 68.6%).
- •Barton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.9).
- •Barton Elementary School is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 438.
- •Barton Elementary School is a public school while Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Barton Elementary School better than Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barton Elementary School and Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lake Worth and Lantana in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton Elementary School: 1,185. Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton Elementary School and Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary rank in Florida?
Barton Elementary School is 2026th of 2,187 and Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary is 495th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).