Highland Elementary School vs Lake Worth Community Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Lake Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
976 students
Lake Worth Community Middle
Lake Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,136 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Lake Worth, Florida | Lake Worth Community Middle Lake Worth, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1890 of 2,187 | #504 of 563 |
| National rank | #33424 of 50,301 | #11944 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 976 | 1,136 |
| Enrollment | 976 | 1,136 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| city | Lake Worth | Lake Worth |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 29.9).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Lake Worth Community Middle does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Lake Worth Community Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 78.2%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.0).
- •Lake Worth Community Middle is the larger school with 1,136 students compared with 976.
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 Highland Elementary School better than Lake Worth Community Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (37.8 vs 29.9 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 Highland Elementary School and Lake Worth Community Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Worth and Lake Worth in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 976. Lake Worth Community Middle: 1,136. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Lake Worth Community Middle rank in Florida?
Highland Elementary School is 1890th of 2,187 and Lake Worth Community Middle is 504th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).