Frank Hartsfield Elementary School vs James Rickards High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School
Tallahassee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students
James Rickards High School
Tallahassee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,718 students
| Measure | Frank Hartsfield Elementary School Tallahassee, Florida | James Rickards High School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1701 of 2,187 | #439 of 576 |
| National rank | #29195 of 50,301 | #11242 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 353 | 1,718 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 1,718 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 46% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frank Hartsfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 38.8).
- •Frank Hartsfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •James Rickards High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 33%).
- •James Rickards High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 67.7%).
- •Frank Hartsfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 26.4).
- •James Rickards High School is the larger school with 1,718 students compared with 353.
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 Frank Hartsfield Elementary School better than James Rickards High School?
On the Success Index (US), Frank Hartsfield Elementary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 38.8 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 Frank Hartsfield Elementary School and James Rickards High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School: 353. James Rickards High School: 1,718. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank Hartsfield Elementary School and James Rickards High School rank in Florida?
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School is 1701st of 2,187 and James Rickards High School is 439th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).