Carlton Palmore Elementary School vs Southwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 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
Southwest Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
746 students
| Measure | Carlton Palmore Elementary School Lakeland, Florida | Southwest Middle School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1092 of 2,187 | #520 of 563 |
| National rank | #18251 of 50,301 | #12343 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 402 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 34% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlton Palmore Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 27.8).
- •Carlton Palmore Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 34%).
- •Carlton Palmore Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 39%).
- •Carlton Palmore Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 73.3%).
- •Carlton Palmore Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 23.3).
- •Southwest Middle School is the larger school with 746 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 Southwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carlton Palmore Elementary School ranks higher (59.9 vs 27.8 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 Carlton Palmore Elementary School and Southwest Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlton Palmore Elementary School: 402. Southwest Middle School: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlton Palmore Elementary School and Southwest Middle School rank in Florida?
Carlton Palmore Elementary School is 1092nd of 2,187 and Southwest Middle School is 520th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).