Garden City Elementary School vs Highlands Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 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 Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
| Measure | Garden City Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida | Highlands Middle School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1467 of 2,187 | #535 of 563 |
| National rank | #24809 of 50,301 | #12855 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 32% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 25.0).
- •Garden City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •Garden City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Highlands Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 63.1%).
- •Garden City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 22.1).
- •Highlands Middle School is the larger school with 685 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City Elementary School ranks higher (50.5 vs 25.0 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 Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Elementary School: 390. Highlands Middle School: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Elementary School and Highlands Middle School rank in Florida?
Garden City Elementary School is 1467th of 2,187 and Highlands Middle School is 535th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).