Fernandina Beach High School vs Southside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernandina Beach High School
Fernandina Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
978 students
Southside Elementary School
Fernandina Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
591 students
| Measure | Fernandina Beach High School Fernandina Beach, Florida | Southside Elementary School Fernandina Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 576 | #991 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2384 of 16,910 | #16412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 978 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 978 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | – |
| Math proficiency | 71% | – |
| city | Fernandina Beach | Fernandina Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fernandina Beach High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 62.6).
- •Fernandina Beach High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 46.4%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.5).
- •Fernandina Beach High School is the larger school with 978 students compared with 591.
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 Fernandina Beach High School better than Southside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fernandina Beach High School ranks higher (73.8 vs 62.6 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 Fernandina Beach High School and Southside Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fernandina Beach and Fernandina Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernandina Beach High School: 978. Southside Elementary School: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernandina Beach High School and Southside Elementary School rank in Florida?
Fernandina Beach High School is 68th of 576 and Southside Elementary School is 991st of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).