Forest Hill Community High School vs Palmetto Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 868 m 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
Palmetto Elementary School
West Palm Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Community High School West Palm Beach, Florida | Palmetto Elementary School West Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 576 | #1262 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #10839 of 16,910 | #21338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,923 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 1,923 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 59% |
| city | West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmetto Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 40.5).
- •Palmetto Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •Palmetto Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Forest Hill Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 67.3%).
- •Palmetto Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.6).
- •Forest Hill Community High School is the larger school with 1,923 students compared with 508.
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 Palmetto Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Elementary School ranks higher (55.5 vs 40.5 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 Palmetto Elementary School?
About 868 m in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and West Palm Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill Community High School: 1,923. Palmetto Elementary School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill Community High School and Palmetto Elementary School rank in Florida?
Forest Hill Community High School is 414th of 576 and Palmetto Elementary School is 1262nd of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).