First Coast High School vs San Mateo Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Coast High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,098 students
San Mateo Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
520 students
| Measure | First Coast High School Jacksonville, Florida | San Mateo Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 576 | #891 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9981 of 16,910 | #14678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,098 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 2,098 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 68% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Mateo Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 43.9).
- •San Mateo Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 53%).
- •San Mateo Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •San Mateo Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 42.1%).
- •San Mateo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.7).
- •First Coast High School is the larger school with 2,098 students compared with 520.
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 First Coast High School better than San Mateo Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), San Mateo Elementary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 43.9 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 First Coast High School and San Mateo Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Coast High School: 2,098. San Mateo Elementary School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Coast High School and San Mateo Elementary School rank in Florida?
First Coast High School is 371st of 576 and San Mateo Elementary School is 891st of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).