Best Public Schools in Zip Code 33476

The four schools in zip code 33476 (Pahokee, FL) serve approximately 1,583 students across two elementary and two high schools, all part of the Palm Beach County School District, in a community where economic disadvantage is a significant factor.

Pahokee Middle-Senior High School is the standout performer, achieving a 99% graduation rate and low chronic absenteeism (14.4%) despite a high poverty rate, outperforming district and state averages in several subjects. In stark contrast, Everglades Preparatory Academy is in crisis with a 57.2% chronic absenteeism rate and 0% proficiency in multiple subjects, while Glades Academy Inc, a charter school, ranks in the bottom 1% of Florida elementary schools despite having the lowest poverty rate in the area. Pahokee Elementary School struggles with a 42.7% absenteeism rate and below-average test scores, though it spends the most per student ($20,930).

Key findings show that poverty is not destiny, as Pahokee Middle-Senior High proves effective leadership can overcome socioeconomic barriers. The charter school paradox is evident, with Glades Academy underperforming despite lower poverty, and spending does not guarantee success, as the highest-spending school is not a top performer. The direct link between absenteeism and achievement is clear, with the school having the lowest absenteeism achieving the highest results, while the school with the highest absenteeism shows the lowest performance.