Freedom High vs Southwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom High
Orlando · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,504 students
Southwood Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
| Measure | Freedom High Orlando, Florida | Southwood Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #298 of 576 | #761 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8357 of 16,910 | #12463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,504 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 2,504 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 63% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 50.1).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 38%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Freedom High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 47.6%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 23.0).
- •Freedom High is the larger school with 2,504 students compared with 481.
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 Freedom High better than Southwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Elementary ranks higher (68.4 vs 50.1 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 Freedom High and Southwood Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom High: 2,504. Southwood Elementary: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom High and Southwood Elementary rank in Florida?
Freedom High is 298th of 576 and Southwood Elementary is 761st of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).