Bear Lakes Middle School vs Palm Beach Lakes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Lakes Middle School
West Palm Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
Palm Beach Lakes High School
West Palm Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,809 students
| Measure | Bear Lakes Middle School West Palm Beach, Florida | Palm Beach Lakes High School West Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 563 | #561 of 576 |
| National rank | #11823 of 15,369 | #14917 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 841 | 2,809 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 2,809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 24% |
| city | West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Lakes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 22.2).
- •Bear Lakes Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •Bear Lakes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Palm Beach Lakes High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 64.8%).
- •Bear Lakes Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 21.8).
- •Palm Beach Lakes High School is the larger school with 2,809 students compared with 841.
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 Bear Lakes Middle School better than Palm Beach Lakes High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Lakes Middle School ranks higher (30.5 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 Bear Lakes Middle School and Palm Beach Lakes High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and West Palm Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Lakes Middle School: 841. Palm Beach Lakes High School: 2,809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Lakes Middle School and Palm Beach Lakes High School rank in Florida?
Bear Lakes Middle School is 502nd of 563 and Palm Beach Lakes High School is 561st of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).