Countryside High School vs Forest Lakes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside High School
Clearwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,396 students
Forest Lakes Elementary School
Oldsmar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
| Measure | Countryside High School Clearwater, Florida | Forest Lakes Elementary School Oldsmar, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #249 of 576 | #311 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7316 of 16,910 | #4822 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,396 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 1,396 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 71% |
| city | Clearwater | Oldsmar |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Lakes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 54.0).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 48%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 32%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.9).
- •Countryside High School is the larger school with 1,396 students compared with 480.
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 Countryside High School better than Forest Lakes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Lakes Elementary School ranks higher (80.3 vs 54.0 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 Countryside High School and Forest Lakes Elementary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Clearwater and Oldsmar in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside High School: 1,396. Forest Lakes Elementary School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside High School and Forest Lakes Elementary School rank in Florida?
Countryside High School is 249th of 576 and Forest Lakes Elementary School is 311th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).