Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens vs Watson B. Duncan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Gardens · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
963 students
Watson B. Duncan Middle School
Palm Beach Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,042 students
| Measure | Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | Watson B. Duncan Middle School Palm Beach Gardens, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #555 of 2,187 | #109 of 563 |
| National rank | #8639 of 50,301 | #2704 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 963 | 1,042 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 1,042 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 68% |
| city | Palm Beach Gardens | Palm Beach Gardens |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.9 vs 73.2).
- •Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens does better on math proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 65%).
- •Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 39%).
- •Watson B. Duncan Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.9).
- •Watson B. Duncan Middle School is the larger school with 1,042 students compared with 963.
- •Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is a charter school while Watson B. Duncan Middle School is a public 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 Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens better than Watson B. Duncan Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens and Watson B. Duncan Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Beach Gardens in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens: 963. Watson B. Duncan Middle School: 1,042. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens and Watson B. Duncan Middle School rank in Florida?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is 555th of 2,187 and Watson B. Duncan Middle School is 109th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).