George W. Jenkins Senior High vs Highlands Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George W. Jenkins Senior High
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,469 students
Highlands Grove Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students
| Measure | George W. Jenkins Senior High Lakeland, Florida | Highlands Grove Elementary School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #259 of 576 | #694 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7501 of 16,910 | #11082 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,469 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 2,469 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 73% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 53.3).
- •Highlands Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Highlands Grove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •George W. Jenkins Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 50.1%).
- •Highlands Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 21.5).
- •George W. Jenkins Senior High is the larger school with 2,469 students compared with 691.
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 George W. Jenkins Senior High better than Highlands Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Grove Elementary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 53.3 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 George W. Jenkins Senior High and Highlands Grove Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George W. Jenkins Senior High: 2,469. Highlands Grove Elementary School: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George W. Jenkins Senior High and Highlands Grove Elementary School rank in Florida?
George W. Jenkins Senior High is 259th of 576 and Highlands Grove Elementary School is 694th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).