Greenwood Lakes Middle School vs Highlands Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenwood Lakes Middle School
Lake Mary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
858 students
Highlands Elementary School
Winter Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students
| Measure | Greenwood Lakes Middle School Lake Mary, Florida | Highlands Elementary School Winter Springs, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #282 of 563 | #709 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6272 of 15,369 | #11381 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 858 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 68% |
| city | Lake Mary | Winter Springs |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 56.3).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Greenwood Lakes Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 62.2%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.8).
- •Greenwood Lakes Middle School is the larger school with 858 students compared with 503.
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 Greenwood Lakes Middle School better than Highlands Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 56.3 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 Greenwood Lakes Middle School and Highlands Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lake Mary and Winter Springs in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenwood Lakes Middle School: 858. Highlands Elementary School: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenwood Lakes Middle School and Highlands Elementary School rank in Florida?
Greenwood Lakes Middle School is 282nd of 563 and Highlands Elementary School is 709th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).