F. W. Buchholz High School vs Littlewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F. W. Buchholz High School
Gainesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,416 students
Littlewood Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
714 students
| Measure | F. W. Buchholz High School Gainesville, Florida | Littlewood Elementary School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 576 | #854 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4648 of 16,910 | #13975 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,416 | 714 |
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 714 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Littlewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 64.5).
- •F. W. Buchholz High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •F. W. Buchholz High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •F. W. Buchholz High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 45.5%).
- •Littlewood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 27.8).
- •F. W. Buchholz High School is the larger school with 2,416 students compared with 714.
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 F. W. Buchholz High School better than Littlewood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Littlewood Elementary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 64.5 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 F. W. Buchholz High School and Littlewood Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F. W. Buchholz High School: 2,416. Littlewood Elementary School: 714. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F. W. Buchholz High School and Littlewood Elementary School rank in Florida?
F. W. Buchholz High School is 132nd of 576 and Littlewood Elementary School is 854th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).