Discovery Key Elementary School vs Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School
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.
Discovery Key Elementary School
Lake Worth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,032 students
Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School
Lake Worth · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,541 students
| Measure | Discovery Key Elementary School Lake Worth, Florida | Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School Lake Worth, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 2,187 | #318 of 576 |
| National rank | #5661 of 50,301 | #8878 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,032 | 2,541 |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 2,541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | Lake Worth | Lake Worth |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Key Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 48.1).
- •Discovery Key Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 37.7%).
- •Discovery Key Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.7).
- •Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School is the larger school with 2,541 students compared with 1,032.
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 Discovery Key Elementary School better than Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Key Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 48.1 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 Discovery Key Elementary School and Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lake Worth and Lake Worth in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Key Elementary School: 1,032. Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School: 2,541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Key Elementary School and Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School rank in Florida?
Discovery Key Elementary School is 371st of 2,187 and Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School is 318th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).