Emerald Shores Elementary School vs Lake Weir High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerald Shores Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students
Lake Weir High School
Ocala · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,447 students
| Measure | Emerald Shores Elementary School Ocala, Florida | Lake Weir High School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2107 of 2,187 | #477 of 576 |
| National rank | #40023 of 50,301 | #12321 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 696 | 1,447 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 38% |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Weir High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 27.6).
- •Lake Weir High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Lake Weir High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Lake Weir High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 71.7%).
- •Emerald Shores Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.1).
- •Lake Weir High School is the larger school with 1,447 students compared with 696.
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 Emerald Shores Elementary School better than Lake Weir High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Weir High School ranks higher (34.4 vs 27.6 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 Emerald Shores Elementary School and Lake Weir High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerald Shores Elementary School: 696. Lake Weir High School: 1,447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerald Shores Elementary School and Lake Weir High School rank in Florida?
Emerald Shores Elementary School is 2107th of 2,187 and Lake Weir High School is 477th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).