Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School vs Emerald Cove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School
Lake Worth · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,541 students
Emerald Cove Middle School
Wellington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,221 students
| Measure | Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School Lake Worth, Florida | Emerald Cove Middle School Wellington, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #318 of 576 | #86 of 563 |
| National rank | #8878 of 16,910 | #2229 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,541 | 1,221 |
| Enrollment | 2,541 | 1,221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 74% |
| city | Lake Worth | Wellington |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerald Cove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 48.1).
- •Emerald Cove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 37.7%).
- •Emerald Cove Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 21.7).
- •Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School is the larger school with 2,541 students compared with 1,221.
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 Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School better than Emerald Cove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerald Cove Middle School ranks higher (75.7 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 Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School and Emerald Cove Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Lake Worth and Wellington in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School: 2,541. Emerald Cove Middle School: 1,221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School and Emerald Cove Middle School rank in Florida?
Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School is 318th of 576 and Emerald Cove Middle School is 86th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).