Joseph L. Carwise Middle School vs Palm Harbor University High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
Palm Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
Palm Harbor University High
Palm Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,413 students
| Measure | Joseph L. Carwise Middle School Palm Harbor, Florida | Palm Harbor University High Palm Harbor, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #112 of 563 | #91 of 576 |
| National rank | #2775 of 15,369 | #3406 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 859 | 2,413 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 2,413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| city | Palm Harbor | Palm Harbor |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph L. Carwise Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 69.6).
- •Joseph L. Carwise Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Palm Harbor University High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Palm Harbor University High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 31.1%).
- •Joseph L. Carwise Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.2).
- •Palm Harbor University High is the larger school with 2,413 students compared with 859.
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 Joseph L. Carwise Middle School better than Palm Harbor University High?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph L. Carwise Middle School ranks higher (72.8 vs 69.6 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 Joseph L. Carwise Middle School and Palm Harbor University High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Palm Harbor and Palm Harbor in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School: 859. Palm Harbor University High: 2,413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph L. Carwise Middle School and Palm Harbor University High rank in Florida?
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School is 112th of 563 and Palm Harbor University High is 91st of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).