Emerald Cove Middle School vs Palm Beach Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerald Cove Middle School
Wellington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,221 students
Palm Beach Central High School
Wellington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,760 students
| Measure | Emerald Cove Middle School Wellington, Florida | Palm Beach Central High School Wellington, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 563 | #172 of 576 |
| National rank | #2229 of 15,369 | #5492 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,221 | 2,760 |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | 2,760 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 59% |
| city | Wellington | Wellington |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerald Cove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 61.3).
- •Emerald Cove Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Emerald Cove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Emerald Cove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 37%).
- •Emerald Cove Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.4).
- •Palm Beach Central High School is the larger school with 2,760 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 Emerald Cove Middle School better than Palm Beach Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerald Cove Middle School ranks higher (75.7 vs 61.3 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 Emerald Cove Middle School and Palm Beach Central High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wellington and Wellington in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerald Cove Middle School: 1,221. Palm Beach Central High School: 2,760. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerald Cove Middle School and Palm Beach Central High School rank in Florida?
Emerald Cove Middle School is 86th of 563 and Palm Beach Central High School is 172nd of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).