Florida State University School vs J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florida State University School
Tallahassee · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,851 students
J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood
Tallahassee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
693 students
| Measure | Florida State University School Tallahassee, Florida | J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #733 of 2,187 |
| National rank | – | #11937 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,851 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 1,851 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florida State University School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Florida State University School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Florida State University School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 38.4%).
- •J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 25.0).
- •Florida State University School is the larger school with 1,851 students compared with 693.
- •Florida State University School is a charter school while J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood 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 State University School better than J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Florida State University School and J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florida State University School: 1,851. J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florida State University School and J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood rank in Florida?
Florida State University School is unranked and J Michael Conley Elementary School at Southwood is 733rd of 2,187 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).