Carlton Palmore Elementary School vs Lakeland Highlands Middle 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.
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,118 students
| Measure | Carlton Palmore Elementary School Lakeland, Florida | Lakeland Highlands Middle School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1092 of 2,187 | #243 of 563 |
| National rank | #18251 of 50,301 | #5544 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 402 | 1,118 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 1,118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 60% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.9 vs 59.7).
- •Carlton Palmore Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Carlton Palmore Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Lakeland Highlands Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 66.7%).
- •Carlton Palmore Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.3).
- •Lakeland Highlands Middle School is the larger school with 1,118 students compared with 402.
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 Carlton Palmore Elementary School better than Lakeland Highlands Middle School?
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 Carlton Palmore Elementary School and Lakeland Highlands Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlton Palmore Elementary School: 402. Lakeland Highlands Middle School: 1,118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlton Palmore Elementary School and Lakeland Highlands Middle School rank in Florida?
Carlton Palmore Elementary School is 1092nd of 2,187 and Lakeland Highlands Middle School is 243rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).