Palm Springs Middle School vs Slam Academy High School Palm Beach
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Springs Middle School
West Palm Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,397 students
Slam Academy High School Palm Beach
West Palm Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
309 students
| Measure | Palm Springs Middle School West Palm Beach, Florida | Slam Academy High School Palm Beach West Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 563 | #489 of 576 |
| National rank | #8150 of 15,369 | #12532 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,397 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 1,397 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 33.6).
- •Slam Academy High School Palm Beach does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 60.2%).
- •Palm Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 20.6).
- •Palm Springs Middle School is the larger school with 1,397 students compared with 309.
- •Palm Springs Middle School is a public school while Slam Academy High School Palm Beach 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 Palm Springs Middle School better than Slam Academy High School Palm Beach?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Springs Middle School ranks higher (47.7 vs 33.6 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 Palm Springs Middle School and Slam Academy High School Palm Beach?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and West Palm Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Springs Middle School: 1,397. Slam Academy High School Palm Beach: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Springs Middle School and Slam Academy High School Palm Beach rank in Florida?
Palm Springs Middle School is 372nd of 563 and Slam Academy High School Palm Beach is 489th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).