Glades Central High School vs Lake Shore Middle School
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.
Glades Central High School
Belle Glade · Public high · Grades 9–12
979 students
Lake Shore Middle School
Belle Glade · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
| Measure | Glades Central High School Belle Glade, Florida | Lake Shore Middle School Belle Glade, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #567 of 576 | #499 of 563 |
| National rank | #15353 of 16,910 | #11770 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 979 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 979 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Belle Glade | Belle Glade |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Shore Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 19.4).
- •Lake Shore Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Lake Shore Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Glades Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 80%).
- •Lake Shore Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 21.3).
- •Glades Central High School is the larger school with 979 students compared with 651.
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 Glades Central High School better than Lake Shore Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Shore Middle School ranks higher (30.8 vs 19.4 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 Glades Central High School and Lake Shore Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Belle Glade and Belle Glade in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glades Central High School: 979. Lake Shore Middle School: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glades Central High School and Lake Shore Middle School rank in Florida?
Glades Central High School is 567th of 576 and Lake Shore Middle School is 499th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).