Howell L. Watkins Middle School vs Palm Beach Gardens High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell L. Watkins Middle School
Palm Beach Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
705 students
Palm Beach Gardens High School
Palm Beach Gardens · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,407 students
| Measure | Howell L. Watkins Middle School Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | Palm Beach Gardens High School Palm Beach Gardens, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #463 of 563 | #455 of 576 |
| National rank | #10684 of 15,369 | #11794 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 705 | 2,407 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 2,407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| city | Palm Beach Gardens | Palm Beach Gardens |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.8 vs 36.7).
- •Howell L. Watkins Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Palm Beach Gardens High School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Palm Beach Gardens High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 67.1%).
- •Howell L. Watkins Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.3).
- •Palm Beach Gardens High School is the larger school with 2,407 students compared with 705.
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 Howell L. Watkins Middle School better than Palm Beach Gardens High 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 Howell L. Watkins Middle School and Palm Beach Gardens High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Beach Gardens in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell L. Watkins Middle School: 705. Palm Beach Gardens High School: 2,407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell L. Watkins Middle School and Palm Beach Gardens High School rank in Florida?
Howell L. Watkins Middle School is 463rd of 563 and Palm Beach Gardens High School is 455th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).