Durant High School vs Nelson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durant High School
Plant City · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,504 students
Nelson Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
| Measure | Durant High School Plant City, Florida | Nelson Elementary School Dover, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #268 of 576 | #937 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7665 of 16,910 | #15538 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,504 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 2,504 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 63% |
| city | Plant City | Dover |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 52.7).
- •Nelson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Nelson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Durant High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 48.1%).
- •Nelson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 23.8).
- •Durant High School is the larger school with 2,504 students compared with 630.
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 Durant High School better than Nelson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Elementary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 52.7 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 Durant High School and Nelson Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Plant City and Dover in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durant High School: 2,504. Nelson Elementary School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durant High School and Nelson Elementary School rank in Florida?
Durant High School is 268th of 576 and Nelson Elementary School is 937th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).