Lake Worth High School vs Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Worth High School
Lake Worth · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,589 students
Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary
Lantana · Charter high · Grades 6–12
438 students
| Measure | Lake Worth High School Lake Worth, Florida | Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary Lantana, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 576 | #495 of 576 |
| National rank | #13740 of 16,910 | #12708 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 2,589 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 2,589 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| city | Lake Worth | Lantana |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 28.1).
- •Lake Worth High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 60.1%).
- •Lake Worth High School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.9).
- •Lake Worth High School is the larger school with 2,589 students compared with 438.
- •Lake Worth High School is a public school while Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lake Worth High School better than Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary ranks higher (32.8 vs 28.1 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 Lake Worth High School and Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Lake Worth and Lantana in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Worth High School: 2,589. Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Worth High School and Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary rank in Florida?
Lake Worth High School is 536th of 576 and Palm Beach Maritime Academy Secondary is 495th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).