Arlington Middle School vs Parkwood Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 279 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
684 students
Parkwood Heights Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
| Measure | Arlington Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | Parkwood Heights Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #528 of 563 | #1866 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12614 of 15,369 | #32905 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 684 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkwood Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 26.3).
- •Parkwood Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Parkwood Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Parkwood Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 63%).
- •Arlington Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 23.0).
- •Arlington Middle School is the larger school with 684 students compared with 322.
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 Middle School better than Parkwood Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkwood Heights Elementary School ranks higher (38.6 vs 26.3 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 Arlington Middle School and Parkwood Heights Elementary School?
About 279 m in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Middle School: 684. Parkwood Heights Elementary School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Middle School and Parkwood Heights Elementary School rank in Florida?
Arlington Middle School is 528th of 563 and Parkwood Heights Elementary School is 1866th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).