Forest Hill Community High School vs Somerset Academy Lakes
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 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
Somerset Academy Lakes
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Community High School West Palm Beach, Florida | Somerset Academy Lakes Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 576 | #1597 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #10839 of 16,910 | #27325 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,923 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 1,923 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | West Palm Beach | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Academy Lakes scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 40.5).
- •Somerset Academy Lakes does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Somerset Academy Lakes does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Forest Hill Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 64%).
- •Somerset Academy Lakes does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.6).
- •Forest Hill Community High School is the larger school with 1,923 students compared with 400.
- •Forest Hill Community High School is a public school while Somerset Academy Lakes is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Somerset Academy Lakes?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Academy Lakes ranks higher (46.8 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 Somerset Academy Lakes?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill Community High School: 1,923. Somerset Academy Lakes: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill Community High School and Somerset Academy Lakes rank in Florida?
Forest Hill Community High School is 414th of 576 and Somerset Academy Lakes is 1597th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).