Biscayne Elementary School vs Highlands Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biscayne Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
818 students
Highlands Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
| Measure | Biscayne Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida | Highlands Middle School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1052 of 2,187 | #535 of 563 |
| National rank | #17564 of 50,301 | #12855 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 818 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 32% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Biscayne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 25.0).
- •Biscayne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 32%).
- •Biscayne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 29%).
- •Biscayne Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 61.3%).
- •Biscayne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.1).
- •Biscayne Elementary School is the larger school with 818 students compared with 685.
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 Biscayne Elementary School better than Highlands Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Biscayne Elementary School ranks higher (60.9 vs 25.0 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 Biscayne Elementary School and Highlands Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Biscayne Elementary School: 818. Highlands Middle School: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Biscayne Elementary School and Highlands Middle School rank in Florida?
Biscayne Elementary School is 1052nd of 2,187 and Highlands Middle School is 535th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).