Howell L. Watkins Middle School vs The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 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
The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach
North Palm Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
896 students
| Measure | Howell L. Watkins Middle School Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach North Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #463 of 563 | #639 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #10684 of 15,369 | #10088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 705 | 896 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 896 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 74% |
| city | Palm Beach Gardens | North Palm Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 35.8).
- •The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach does better on math proficiency (74% vs 39%).
- •The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 37%).
- •The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 67.1%).
- •The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.4).
- •The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach is the larger school with 896 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 The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach?
On the Success Index (US), The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach ranks higher (71.8 vs 35.8 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 Howell L. Watkins Middle School and The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Palm Beach Gardens and North Palm Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell L. Watkins Middle School: 705. The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach: 896. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell L. Watkins Middle School and The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach rank in Florida?
Howell L. Watkins Middle School is 463rd of 563 and The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach is 639th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).