Everglades Elementary vs Palm Beach Central 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.
Everglades Elementary
West Palm Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
818 students
Palm Beach Central High School
Wellington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,760 students
| Measure | Everglades Elementary West Palm Beach, Florida | Palm Beach Central High School Wellington, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 2,187 | #172 of 576 |
| National rank | #6017 of 50,301 | #5492 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 818 | 2,760 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 2,760 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 59% |
| city | West Palm Beach | Wellington |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Everglades Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 61.3).
- •Everglades Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •Everglades Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Everglades Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 37%).
- •Everglades Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.4).
- •Palm Beach Central High School is the larger school with 2,760 students compared with 818.
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 Everglades Elementary better than Palm Beach Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Everglades Elementary ranks higher (78.2 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 Everglades Elementary and Palm Beach Central High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and Wellington in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Everglades Elementary: 818. Palm Beach Central High School: 2,760. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Everglades Elementary and Palm Beach Central High School rank in Florida?
Everglades Elementary is 390th of 2,187 and Palm Beach Central High School is 172nd of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).