Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School vs Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
FT Myers · Charter high · Grades 9–12
411 students
Heights Elementary School
Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,057 students
| Measure | Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School FT Myers, Florida | Heights Elementary School Fort Myers, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 576 | #674 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1025 of 16,910 | #10723 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 411 | 1,057 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 1,057 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 37.4 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 70% |
| city | FT Myers | Fort Myers |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 70.8).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 70%).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.2% vs 34.6%).
- •Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 37.4).
- •Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 411.
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is a charter school while Heights Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School better than Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School ranks higher (81.7 vs 70.8 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 Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School and Heights Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between FT Myers and Fort Myers in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School: 411. Heights Elementary School: 1,057. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School and Heights Elementary School rank in Florida?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is 16th of 576 and Heights Elementary School is 674th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).