Collins PK-8 School vs Southshore Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collins PK-8 School
Riverview · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,644 students
Southshore Charter Academy
Riverview · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,230 students
| Measure | Collins PK-8 School Riverview, Florida | Southshore Charter Academy Riverview, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1022 of 2,187 | #906 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #17051 of 50,301 | #14877 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,644 | 1,230 |
| Enrollment | 1,644 | 1,230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 55% |
| city | Riverview | Riverview |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southshore Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 61.6).
- •Collins PK-8 School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Southshore Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Southshore Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 34.1%).
- •Collins PK-8 School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 23.7).
- •Collins PK-8 School is the larger school with 1,644 students compared with 1,230.
- •Collins PK-8 School is a public school while Southshore Charter Academy 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 Collins PK-8 School better than Southshore Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Southshore Charter Academy ranks higher (64.9 vs 61.6 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 Collins PK-8 School and Southshore Charter Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Riverview and Riverview in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins PK-8 School: 1,644. Southshore Charter Academy: 1,230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins PK-8 School and Southshore Charter Academy rank in Florida?
Collins PK-8 School is 1022nd of 2,187 and Southshore Charter Academy is 906th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).