Alachua Elementary School vs High Springs Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alachua Elementary School
Alachua · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
323 students
High Springs Community School
High Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
902 students
| Measure | Alachua Elementary School Alachua, Florida | High Springs Community School High Springs, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1568 of 2,187 | #773 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #26785 of 50,301 | #12582 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 323 | 902 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 902 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 68% |
| city | Alachua | High Springs |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Springs Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 47.5).
- •High Springs Community School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •High Springs Community School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •High Springs Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 60.4%).
- •Alachua Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.7).
- •High Springs Community School is the larger school with 902 students compared with 323.
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 Alachua Elementary School better than High Springs Community School?
On the Success Index (US), High Springs Community School ranks higher (68.2 vs 47.5 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 Alachua Elementary School and High Springs Community School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Alachua and High Springs in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alachua Elementary School: 323. High Springs Community School: 902. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alachua Elementary School and High Springs Community School rank in Florida?
Alachua Elementary School is 1568th of 2,187 and High Springs Community School is 773rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).