Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary vs Palm Beach Lakes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
Riviera Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Palm Beach Lakes High School
West Palm Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,809 students
| Measure | Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary Riviera Beach, Florida | Palm Beach Lakes High School West Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1867 of 2,187 | #561 of 576 |
| National rank | #32939 of 50,301 | #14917 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 529 | 2,809 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 2,809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 24% |
| city | Riviera Beach | West Palm Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 22.2).
- •Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Palm Beach Lakes High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 75.8%).
- •Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 21.8).
- •Palm Beach Lakes High School is the larger school with 2,809 students compared with 529.
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. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary better than Palm Beach Lakes High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary ranks higher (38.5 vs 22.2 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. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary and Palm Beach Lakes High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Riviera Beach and West Palm Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary: 529. Palm Beach Lakes High School: 2,809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary and Palm Beach Lakes High School rank in Florida?
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary is 1867th of 2,187 and Palm Beach Lakes High School is 561st of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).