Ben Gamla-Palm Beach vs Somerset Academy Canyons High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach
Boynton Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
229 students
Somerset Academy Canyons High School
Boynton Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,024 students
| Measure | Ben Gamla-Palm Beach Boynton Beach, Florida | Somerset Academy Canyons High School Boynton Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 2,187 | #185 of 576 |
| National rank | #4243 of 50,301 | #5786 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 229 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 229 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 44.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 53% |
| city | Boynton Beach | Boynton Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 60.1).
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach does better on math proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 31.1%).
- •Ben Gamla-Palm Beach does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 44.5).
- •Somerset Academy Canyons High School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 229.
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 Ben Gamla-Palm Beach better than Somerset Academy Canyons High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Gamla-Palm Beach ranks higher (81.3 vs 60.1 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 Ben Gamla-Palm Beach and Somerset Academy Canyons High School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Boynton Beach and Boynton Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach: 229. Somerset Academy Canyons High School: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Gamla-Palm Beach and Somerset Academy Canyons High School rank in Florida?
Ben Gamla-Palm Beach is 260th of 2,187 and Somerset Academy Canyons High School is 185th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).