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Palm Beach County Schools & Education

Palm Beach County, Florida

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 89.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,346

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,118

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#5

of 67 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Palm Beach County

Measured School Summary

Palm Beach County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.1%.

Funding Context

At $7,346 per pupil, Palm Beach County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 41% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Palm Beach County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

236 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

51/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #5 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.

Completion

90.1%

0.3 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,346

$1,228 above the state average

School coverage

236

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Palm Beach County has 236 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Palm Beach County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

PALM BEACH carries most of the listed public-school system, with 234 of 236 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#5

of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

PALM BEACH

Elementary to high school visible

190,567 students

Elementary 134Middle 36High 52Other 12

234 listed schools in this county slice.

FAU LAB SCH

Other grade structure

1,325 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

PALM BEACH is the largest listed district slice, with 234 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Palm Beach County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Palm Beach County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Comparison context

Compare Palm Beach County With Nearby School Markets

Palm Beach County appears in curated regional school comparisons where parents commonly weigh county lines, housing tradeoffs, commute, and district boundaries before narrowing to individual schools.

South Florida

Miami-Dade County vs Broward County vs Palm Beach County Schools

This page is for families comparing South Florida at the county level before narrowing to districts, magnets, and commute corridors.

Compared with

Miami-Dade County, FL and Broward County, FL

Current leader

Palm Beach County, FL at 51/100

Graduation-rate leader: Palm Beach County, FL at 90.1%

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Education Overview

About Schools in Palm Beach County, Florida

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Massive Urban Education Powerhouse

Palm Beach County operates a vast network of 236 public schools catering to 191,900 students. This includes 134 elementary schools and 52 high schools, making it one of the largest systems in the state.

Palm Beach District and Charter Diversity

The Palm Beach District is the primary provider, enrolling over 190,000 students across 234 schools. A diverse educational landscape includes 48 charter schools and 13 specialized education centers.

Dense Suburban and City School Life

Most students attend one of the 127 suburban or 87 city schools, where the average enrollment is 827 students. John I. Leonard High School stands out as the largest campus, serving 3,549 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

236

in Palm Beach County

Reported Enrollment

191,900

236 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

48

20% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary134
Middle36
High52
Other14

2 School Districts in Palm Beach County

PALM BEACH

Guide
234 schools
190,567 students
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FAU LAB SCH

2 schools
2,785 students

236 Public Schools in Palm Beach County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 70 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 236 matching schools

JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

GREENACRES, 33463 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,549 students

PARK VISTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

LAKE WORTH, 33467 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,191 students

JUPITER HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

JUPITER, 33458 / City: Small

Profile9–12High3,087 students

PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

WELLINGTON, 33411 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,980 students

BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

BOCA RATON, 33486 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,973 students

PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

WEST PALM BEACH, 33407 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,688 students

WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

WELLINGTON, 33414 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,688 students

LAKE WORTH HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

LAKE WORTH, 33460 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,683 students

SANTALUCES COMMUNITY HIGH

PALM BEACH

LANTANA, 33462 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,675 students

OLYMPIC HEIGHTS COMMUNITY HIGH

PALM BEACH

BOCA RATON, 33434 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,602 students

SPANISH RIVER COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

BOCA RATON, 33496 / City: Small

Profile6–12High2,578 students

PALM BEACH GARDENS HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

PALM BEACH GARDENS, 33410 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,570 students

FOREST HILL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

WEST PALM BEACH, 33405 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,407 students

ROYAL PALM BEACH HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

ROYAL PALM BEACH, 33411 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,343 students

WEST BOCA RATON HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

BOCA RATON, 33498 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,271 students

SEMINOLE RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

LOXAHATCHEE, 33470 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,262 students

WILLIAM T. DWYER HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

WEST PALM BEACH, 33410 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,206 students

ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

DELRAY BEACH, 33445 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,889 students

SUNCOAST COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

RIVIERA BEACH, 33404 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,592 students

WOODLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

PALM BEACH

LAKE WORTH, 33467 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,551 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

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Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,346

State avg $6,118

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Florida counties have the highest graduation rates?
Lafayette County (97.0%), Columbia County (96.0%), and Seminole County (95.0%) currently lead Florida among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Florida?
Across Florida counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,118. The highest current county values are Monroe County ($9,238), Jefferson County ($9,157), and Franklin County ($7,953). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Palm Beach County?
Palm Beach County has a school score of 51/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Palm Beach County?
The high school graduation rate in Palm Beach County is 90.1%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Palm Beach County spend per student?
Palm Beach County spends $7,346 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Palm Beach County, Florida — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Palm Beach County, Florida?

Palm Beach County operates a vast network of 236 public schools catering to 191,900 students. This includes 134 elementary schools and 52 high schools, making it one of the largest systems in the state.

What are the major school districts in Palm Beach County, Florida?

The Palm Beach District is the primary provider, enrolling over 190,000 students across 234 schools. A diverse educational landscape includes 48 charter schools and 13 specialized education centers.

What is the school experience like in Palm Beach County?

Most students attend one of the 127 suburban or 87 city schools, where the average enrollment is 827 students. John I. Leonard High School stands out as the largest campus, serving 3,549 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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