Palm Beach Lakes High School vs Suncoast Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Beach Lakes High School
West Palm Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,809 students
Suncoast Community High School
Riviera Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,522 students
| Measure | Palm Beach Lakes High School West Palm Beach, Florida | Suncoast Community High School Riviera Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #561 of 576 | #29 of 576 |
| National rank | #14917 of 16,910 | #1463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,809 | 1,522 |
| Enrollment | 2,809 | 1,522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 71% |
| city | West Palm Beach | Riviera Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Suncoast Community High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 22.2).
- •Suncoast Community High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 24%).
- •Suncoast Community High School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 27%).
- •Suncoast Community High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 59.2%).
- •Suncoast Community High School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.8).
- •Palm Beach Lakes High School is the larger school with 2,809 students compared with 1,522.
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 Palm Beach Lakes High School better than Suncoast Community High School?
On the Success Index (US), Suncoast Community High School ranks higher (78.8 vs 22.2 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 Palm Beach Lakes High School and Suncoast Community High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and Riviera Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Beach Lakes High School: 2,809. Suncoast Community High School: 1,522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Beach Lakes High School and Suncoast Community High School rank in Florida?
Palm Beach Lakes High School is 561st of 576 and Suncoast Community High School is 29th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).