Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens vs William T. Dwyer High 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
William T. Dwyer High School
West Palm Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,163 students
| Measure | Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | William T. Dwyer High School West Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 2,187 | #160 of 576 |
| National rank | #8639 of 50,301 | #5239 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 963 | 2,163 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 2,163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 57% |
| city | Palm Beach Gardens | West Palm Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 62.2).
- •Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens does better on math proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •William T. Dwyer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 38.6%).
- •William T. Dwyer High School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.9).
- •William T. Dwyer High School is the larger school with 2,163 students compared with 963.
- •Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is a charter school while William T. Dwyer High 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 William T. Dwyer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens ranks higher (73.9 vs 62.2 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 Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens and William T. Dwyer High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens: 963. William T. Dwyer High School: 2,163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens and William T. Dwyer High School rank in Florida?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is 555th of 2,187 and William T. Dwyer High School is 160th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).