Arlington Heights Elementary School vs Fort Caroline Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Heights Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
Fort Caroline Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
401 students
| Measure | Arlington Heights Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida | Fort Caroline Middle School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1763 of 2,187 | #434 of 563 |
| National rank | #30605 of 50,301 | #9578 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 314 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 38% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.0 vs 41.1).
- •Arlington Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Fort Caroline Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Fort Caroline Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 64.6%).
- •Fort Caroline Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 26.2).
- •Fort Caroline Middle School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 314.
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 Arlington Heights Elementary School better than Fort Caroline Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arlington Heights Elementary School and Fort Caroline Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Heights Elementary School: 314. Fort Caroline Middle School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Heights Elementary School and Fort Caroline Middle School rank in Florida?
Arlington Heights Elementary School is 1763rd of 2,187 and Fort Caroline Middle School is 434th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).