Garden City Elementary School vs Highlands Estates Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Highlands Estates Academy
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
692 students
| Measure | Garden City Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida | Highlands Estates Academy Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1467 of 2,187 | #2027 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #24809 of 50,301 | #37099 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 390 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 32.2).
- •Garden City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Garden City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 22%).
- •Highlands Estates Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 63.1%).
- •Garden City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.2).
- •Highlands Estates Academy is the larger school with 692 students compared with 390.
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 Garden City Elementary School better than Highlands Estates Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City Elementary School ranks higher (50.5 vs 32.2 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 Garden City Elementary School and Highlands Estates Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Elementary School: 390. Highlands Estates Academy: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Elementary School and Highlands Estates Academy rank in Florida?
Garden City Elementary School is 1467th of 2,187 and Highlands Estates Academy is 2027th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).