Fleming Island High School vs Robert M. Paterson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fleming Island High School
Orange Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,765 students
Robert M. Paterson Elementary
Orange Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
665 students
| Measure | Fleming Island High School Orange Park, Florida | Robert M. Paterson Elementary Orange Park, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #90 of 576 | #78 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3371 of 16,910 | #1686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,765 | 665 |
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 665 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 78% |
| city | Orange Park | Orange Park |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert M. Paterson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 69.7).
- •Robert M. Paterson Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Robert M. Paterson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •Fleming Island High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 32.8%).
- •Robert M. Paterson Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 19.0).
- •Fleming Island High School is the larger school with 1,765 students compared with 665.
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 Fleming Island High School better than Robert M. Paterson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Robert M. Paterson Elementary ranks higher (86.9 vs 69.7 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 Fleming Island High School and Robert M. Paterson Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Orange Park and Orange Park in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fleming Island High School: 1,765. Robert M. Paterson Elementary: 665. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fleming Island High School and Robert M. Paterson Elementary rank in Florida?
Fleming Island High School is 90th of 576 and Robert M. Paterson Elementary is 78th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).