Forest Hill Community High School vs Lake Worth Community Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill Community High School
West Palm Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,923 students
Lake Worth Community Middle
Lake Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,136 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Community High School West Palm Beach, Florida | Lake Worth Community Middle Lake Worth, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 576 | #504 of 563 |
| National rank | #10839 of 16,910 | #11944 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,923 | 1,136 |
| Enrollment | 1,923 | 1,136 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 35% |
| city | West Palm Beach | Lake Worth |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hill Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 29.9).
- •Forest Hill Community High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Forest Hill Community High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Forest Hill Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 62.3%).
- •Forest Hill Community High School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.0).
- •Forest Hill Community High School is the larger school with 1,923 students compared with 1,136.
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 Forest Hill Community High School better than Lake Worth Community Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hill Community High School ranks higher (40.5 vs 29.9 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 Forest Hill Community High School and Lake Worth Community Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and Lake Worth in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill Community High School: 1,923. Lake Worth Community Middle: 1,136. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill Community High School and Lake Worth Community Middle rank in Florida?
Forest Hill Community High School is 414th of 576 and Lake Worth Community Middle is 504th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).