Driftwood Elementary School vs Sunshine Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Driftwood Elementary School
Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
Sunshine Elementary School
Miramar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Driftwood Elementary School Hollywood, Florida | Sunshine Elementary School Miramar, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1186 of 2,187 | #1196 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #19853 of 50,301 | #20091 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 426 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 66% |
| city | Hollywood | Miramar |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (57.6 vs 57.3).
- •Sunshine Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Driftwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Driftwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 58.2%).
- •Driftwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.0).
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 Driftwood Elementary School better than Sunshine Elementary School?
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 Driftwood Elementary School and Sunshine Elementary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Hollywood and Miramar in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Driftwood Elementary School: 426. Sunshine Elementary School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Driftwood Elementary School and Sunshine Elementary School rank in Florida?
Driftwood Elementary School is 1186th of 2,187 and Sunshine Elementary School is 1196th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).