Bennett Elementary School vs Lacoochee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 327 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
Lacoochee Elementary School
Dade City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
| Measure | Bennett Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Lacoochee Elementary School Dade City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1490 of 2,187 | #1945 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #25487 of 50,301 | #34589 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 294 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Dade City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bennett Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 36.1).
- •Lacoochee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Bennett Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Bennett Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 76.7%).
- •Bennett Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.7).
- •Lacoochee Elementary School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 294.
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 Bennett Elementary School better than Lacoochee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bennett Elementary School ranks higher (49.5 vs 36.1 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 Bennett Elementary School and Lacoochee Elementary School?
About 327 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Dade City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett Elementary School: 294. Lacoochee Elementary School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett Elementary School and Lacoochee Elementary School rank in Florida?
Bennett Elementary School is 1490th of 2,187 and Lacoochee Elementary School is 1945th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).