Everglades Elementary School vs South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Everglades Elementary School
Okeechobee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
737 students
South Elementary School
Okeechobee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
| Measure | Everglades Elementary School Okeechobee, Florida | South Elementary School Okeechobee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1644 of 2,187 | #1473 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #28151 of 50,301 | #25061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 737 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 58% |
| city | Okeechobee | Okeechobee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 45.6).
- •Everglades Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •South Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 86.8%).
- •South Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 20.5).
- •Everglades Elementary School is the larger school with 737 students compared with 475.
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 Everglades Elementary School better than South Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Elementary School ranks higher (50.2 vs 45.6 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 Everglades Elementary School and South Elementary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Okeechobee and Okeechobee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Everglades Elementary School: 737. South Elementary School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Everglades Elementary School and South Elementary School rank in Florida?
Everglades Elementary School is 1644th of 2,187 and South Elementary School is 1473rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).