Freedom Middle vs Southwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,150 students
Southwood Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
| Measure | Freedom Middle Orlando, Florida | Southwood Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #354 of 563 | #761 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7810 of 15,369 | #12463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,150 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 1,150 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 63% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 49.2).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 48%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 40%).
- •Freedom Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 47.6%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 19.5).
- •Freedom Middle is the larger school with 1,150 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 Middle better than Southwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Elementary ranks higher (68.4 vs 49.2 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 Middle and Southwood Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Middle: 1,150. Southwood Elementary: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Middle and Southwood Elementary rank in Florida?
Freedom Middle is 354th of 563 and Southwood Elementary is 761st of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).