Atlantic Coast High School vs Duval Charter School at Southside
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atlantic Coast High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,887 students
Duval Charter School at Southside
Jacksonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,064 students
| Measure | Atlantic Coast High School Jacksonville, Florida | Duval Charter School at Southside Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 576 | #1230 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6766 of 16,910 | #20745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,887 | 1,064 |
| Enrollment | 2,887 | 1,064 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 61% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.1 vs 56.3).
- •Duval Charter School at Southside does better on math proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Duval Charter School at Southside does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Atlantic Coast High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 58.9%).
- •Duval Charter School at Southside does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.7).
- •Atlantic Coast High School is the larger school with 2,887 students compared with 1,064.
- •Atlantic Coast High School is a public school while Duval Charter School at Southside is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Atlantic Coast High School better than Duval Charter School at Southside?
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 Atlantic Coast High School and Duval Charter School at Southside?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atlantic Coast High School: 2,887. Duval Charter School at Southside: 1,064. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atlantic Coast High School and Duval Charter School at Southside rank in Florida?
Atlantic Coast High School is 223rd of 576 and Duval Charter School at Southside is 1230th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).