Golden Grove Elementary School vs Western Pines Community Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 189 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Grove Elementary School
West Palm Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
956 students
Western Pines Community Middle
Royal Palm Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,097 students
| Measure | Golden Grove Elementary School West Palm Beach, Florida | Western Pines Community Middle Royal Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #524 of 2,187 | #82 of 563 |
| National rank | #8072 of 50,301 | #2128 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 956 | 1,097 |
| Enrollment | 956 | 1,097 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 78% |
| city | West Palm Beach | Royal Palm Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Pines Community Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 74.8).
- •Golden Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •Western Pines Community Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 37.4%).
- •Golden Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.0).
- •Western Pines Community Middle is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 956.
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 Golden Grove Elementary School better than Western Pines Community Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Western Pines Community Middle ranks higher (76.3 vs 74.8 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 Golden Grove Elementary School and Western Pines Community Middle?
About 189 m in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and Royal Palm Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Grove Elementary School: 956. Western Pines Community Middle: 1,097. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Grove Elementary School and Western Pines Community Middle rank in Florida?
Golden Grove Elementary School is 524th of 2,187 and Western Pines Community Middle is 82nd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).